Health Occupations Students of America

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 HOSA is national student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education, which operates in secondary, postsecondary and collegiate institutions ad an integral part of the Health Science Education Curriculum.

HOSA Facts  

  • Over 80,000 members in pursuit of a career in the health professions.

  • 2,400 secondary and postsecondary/collegiate chapters sponsored by local instructors who serve as HOSA Chapter Advisors.

  • 41 state associations led by State Health Science Directors who serve as HOSA State Advisors.

 

Mission

To enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality healthcare by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health occupations students, therefore helping the students to meet the needs of the healthcare community.
Goals
  • To promote opportunities in the health professions.
  • To develop effective leadership qualities and skills.
  • To develop character.
  • To build pride and self-confidence.

 

What's Going on with HOSA?

In November, HOSA went to the nursing home. We visited and gave residents Thanksgiving Cards.

We donated two food baskets to needy families.

In December, we visited Bayview Nursing Home and handed out Christmas Cards.

In March, we participated in the GA HOSA Convention where over 1,700 HOSA members were in attendance.

HOSA strives to make the best of times.

If you are interest in the Healthcare profession, join HOSA for the 2009-2010 year.

HOSA is the club that can make the difference in the world.

 

 

What is HOSA?

  • A powerful instructional tool that works best when integrated into the Healthcare Science Technology Education (HSTE) curriculum and classroom.
  • Committed to the development of the well rounded student.
  • Tool used to train students far beyond the basic technical skills needed for entry into the healthcare field.
  • An organization that aims to serve the rapidly changing healthcare systems by developing dedicated workers who are people-oriented, highly capable leaders and contributing members to the medical community.
  • A critical asset when considering the acute shortage of qualified workers for the healthcare industry.

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