HOSA – What’s It All About?

Leadership Scholarships Networking Resume building Competition Opportunities

What is HOSA??? 140,000 members in 48 states Co-curricular organization Student-run organization HOSA Mission Statement

The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science technology education students, therefore, helping students to meet the needs of the health care community.

Leadership Opportunities Food drives Blood drives Campus health screenings and

education programs Projects with other CTSO’s Raising money for HOSA National

Service Project – Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)and/or local service projects

Competition Opportunities

9th – 12th graders in Healthcare Science

Students choose and prepare one competitive event

Students who qualify though school and regional competition may go compete at HOSA State Leadership in March in Athens

Oops – almost forgot…

Scholarships Networking Allows you to personalize your Health

Care Science experience

How do I qualify?

Place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in the event you have chosen during regional competition

If the event you choose does not have a regional competition then you must place 1st or 2nd in AR Johnson’s school competition

What will I do at HOSA SLC

Compete in your event Events are CLOSED to spectators

Attend educational seminars Serve as courtesy corps

What happens if I win at SLC?

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category qualify to attend the National Leadership Conference in June….

Do you want to go to Disney World?

HOSANational Leadership Conference

June, 2015 Disneyland Anaheim, CA

June, 2016 Grand Ole OpryNashville, TN

HOSA NLC

Meet other students from all over the United States and Puerto Rico

Over 7,000 students!! Attend educational seminars Go to Disney Parks

Competitive Events Categories

5 CategoriesIndividual and Team eventsDesigned to measure “who knows the

most”

Health Science Events (R) Written Test only

Dental Terminology Medical Spelling Medical Terminology Medical Reading Medical Math Knowledge Tests

Human Growth and Development Pathophysiology Pharmacology Nutrition Medical Law and Ethics Transcultural Health Care

2013-14 Medical Reading Books Fragile Beginnings: Discoveries and Triumphs

in the Newborn ICU The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise

and Fulfill a Dream Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary

Gift of an Ordinary Cat What Ails the White House: An Introduction to

Medical History of the American Presidency Lessons from the Mouse: A Guide for Applying

Disney’s World’s Secrets of Success to Your Organization, Your Career, and Your Life

Health Professions Events (R)Written test and skills test Biotechnology  Clinical Nursing  Dental Science Home Health Aide   Medical Assisting Nursing Assisting Physical Therapy Sports Medicine Veterinary Science

Health Professions Events

Clinical Specialty Allows the student to choose career area not tested in other HOSA events. Includes portfolio, shadowing, and skill

Emergency Preparedness Events

Written test only Epidemiology (1 person)

Written test and skills CPR/First Aid (Team of 2) Emergency Medical Technician

(Team of 2) Community Emergency Response Team

(Team of 2)

Emergency Preparedness Events

MRC Partnership (Team of 2-6) Plan and execute three or more activities in cooperation with the local Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) that promote the mission of the MRC, HOSA, or the Surgeon General.

Emergency Preparedness Events

Public Health Emergency Preparedness (Team of 2-6, presentation on assigned topic – can use any medium to prepare effective presentation). 2013-14 Topic:Open Pandora’s Box: Start the Conversation about Community Mental Health

Leadership Events

Extemporaneous Health Poster Extemporaneous Writing Medical Photography Job Seeking Skills Healthy Lifestyle

Leadership Events

Prepared Speaking 2013-14 Topic: The Future Starts Now

Researched Persuasive Speaking Speech and research paper

2013-14 Topics (Choose one): Vitamin Supplements: Help or Hype?Obesity: Disease or Choice?

Teamwork Events Community Awareness (Team of 2-4)

Team chooses a specific health issue, need or concern and plans activity to educate the community

Creative Problem Solving(Team of 3-4) Written test, 30 minutes to solve given problem, 10 minutes to present solution to judges

Teamwork Events

Forensic Medicine (Team of 2) Written test 6 minutes to analyze crime scene 30 minutes to write conclusions

HOSA Bowl (Team of 3-4) Written test Round 2 - 0pen questioning

with buzzer

Teamwork Events

Health Career Display (Team of 2) Poster display and presentation regarding specific health or medical career

Biomedical Debate (Team of 3-4) Written test, debate – affirmativeor negative assigned at random 2013-14 Topic: The US Government is failing war injured service members.

Teamwork events Health Education (Teams of 2-4)

Select a health-related concept orinstructional objective Prepare, deliver and evaluate lesson forspecific group of learnersMay use any type of media

Teamwork events

Public Service Announcement(Team of 3-6) Produce 30 second public serviceannouncement and air2013-14 Topic: Child Hunger Ends Here: Educating Your Community on How to Prevent Child Hunger

Teamwork events

Parliamentary Procedure (Team of 5-8)Written testConduct 10 minute meeting for

judges

Recognition Events

Barbara James Service Award(very similar to ARJ Senior Portfolio that is required for ALL Health Science track seniors)

Health Care Issues Exam (all ARJ students attending SLC will

take this test) HOSA Happenings

More Recognition Events

MRC Volunteer Recognition National Service Project Outstanding HOSA Chapter Outstanding State Leader

When will HOSA meet and when will I work on my project?

On your own time During class in days designated by

your instructor……..

Remember – HOSA is

CO-Curricular!!

If you choose a team event…

Carefully consider who you choose for team mates.

Only 25% of a team can be replaced between regional and state or between state and nationals

Participation Guidelines

NO record of problems with Grades Discipline Attendance

Find out more at

www.hosa.org www.georgiahosa.org

HOSA Parent Information Night

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