Student Membership

Handbook

Developed and Distributed by: Health Occupations Students of America

“The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow” ABLE OF ONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE

Acknowledgments 3 Helping Students Become the Best 4 “What is HOSA?” 5 Purpose of HOSA 5 What HOSA Means to You 5 HOSA Supply Service 5 How Does HOSA Help You? 6 History of National HOSA 6 The HOSA Mission 6 The HOSA Emblem 6 The HOSA Creed 7 HOSA Colors 7 The HOSA Motto 7 HOSA’s Slogan 7 HOSA.org 8 Official HOSA Uniform Policy 9 Competitive Events Synopsis 10 National Leadership Conference 13 Establishing a HOSA Chapter 14 Chapter Activities and Opportunities 18 Chapter Program of Work 21 In Closing 21 National Headquarters 22

Activities and procedures within Health Occupations Students of America are governed by the philosophy of simple fairness to all. Therefore, the policy of National HOSA is that all operations will be performed without regard to race, sex, color, national origin or handicap. HOSA is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

2 CKNOWLEDGEMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Many persons have contributed to the publication of the comprehensive HOSA STUDENT MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK. To those who have ensured the future of this organization through their contributions to this handbook, please accept the sincere thanks of all current and future National HOSA members.

Deepest appreciation is expressed to all who contributed in so many ways to the handbook sections, including Jim Koeninger and Karen Elias-Koeninger of National HOSA's current Headquarters Management firm, Corporate Education Resources, Inc., referred to as CERI, who provided direction and production services in expediting development and publication of the comprehensive HOSA STUDENT MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK.

The 2000-2001 National HOSA Executive Council would like to express appreciation to the following HOSA members for their assistance in this project: Rebecca Armen, National President-Elect (NC), Felipe Leon (OR), Postsecondary/Collegiate Vice- President, Deborah Veach (TN), Secondary Board Representative, Kelly Roe (CA), Postsecondary/Collegiate Board Representative, and Rodrick Echols (TN), National President. Also, to Karen Batchelor (TX), Chair of the Board, Cheryl Keever (NC), Chair- Elect of the Board, and the 2000-2001 National HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors, thank you for your continuous support and encouragement.

Finally, to the members of HOSA: This manual is for you and your chapters. We hope and desire that you use it to further the mission of HOSA and give your chapters the opportunity to show the leadership role that is undoubtedly a part of them.

3 HELPING ST UDENTS Membership in HOSA is BECOME TH E BEST reserved for health-care oriented students who are or have been enrolled in a health occupations education Health Occupations Students of program. Health Occupations America, a 100 percent health-care instructors serve as HOSA chapter student organization, is committed to advisors. Indeed, it should be hard to helping its members become the best tell the difference between traditional they can be. And given the current classroom activities and HOSA-related acute shortage of qualified health-care workers, HOSA has an even more activities. HOSA is not a club or critical mission: to attract career- extracurricular activity. minded, qualified students to the health Instead, it’s a learning laboratory that care professions. helps members develop, practice and refine the skills that will prepare them for health-care careers. Just as The group’s mission statement laboratories in science classes allow sums up HOSA’s mandate: “to enhance students to put theory into practice, the the delivery of compassionate, quality HOSA lab lets members test their health care by providing opportunities personal and leadership skills in real for knowledge, skill and leadership life. development of all health occupations education students, therefore, helping the students to meet the needs of the Research studies have shown health care industry.” clearly that leadership experiences in high school and college predict later Over one million career-minded leadership in adult business and social health-care students have been activities. And leadership experiences attracted to HOSA and its mission since in organizations such as HOSA relate 1976, experiencing HOSA’s unique more closely to adult success than does program of leadership development, academic achievement. Through those motivation and recognition. There are leadership experiences, HOSA provides over 2,000 HOSA chapters now, and health occupations students with students who have completed high opportunities to become the best they school may continue their involvement can be as they pursue rewarding and in postsecondary chapters and through challenging careers in the vital health alumni division activities. professions.

HOSA members are proud to belong to one of the 10 national career and technical student organizations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the only career and technical student organization endorsed by the Health Occupations Education Division of the Association for Career and Technical Education. We’re proud of the many endorsements we’ve received from state and national organizations that work closely with HOSA members.

4 F. by developing an understanding of WHAT IS H OSA? current health care issues and an awareness of environmental concerns; G. by developing character, promoting Health Occupations Students of responsible citizenship and fostering America (HOSA) is a Career and patriotism; and Technology Student Organization H. by encouraging mental and physical (CTSO) recognized by the health through participation in Department of Education that provides a beneficial social activities. unique program of leadership development, motivation and recognition exclusively for secondary and post- secondary/ collegiate students enrolled WHAT HOSA MEANS in Health Science Technology Education TO YOU programs. TO YOU

HOSA consists of local chapters 1. HOSA is the local, state, and and members who are currently enrolled national organization designed in or associated with Health Science exclusively for Health Science Technology Education Programs as Technology Education students. conducted by or in secondary and post- 2. HOSA provides leadership secondary/collegiate schools of development and scholarship America. opportunities. 3. HOSA members meet outstanding leaders in the health professions PURPOSE OF HOSA and education. 4. HOSA members have the opportunity to participate and/or The purpose of HOSA is to advance the compete in area, state and national education and welfare of its members in leadership conferences. the following ways:

A. by assisting local chapters in the growth and development of HOSA; HOSA SUPPLY B. by furthering the development of SERVICE respect for education in health- SERVICE related careers in order to contribute to occupational Awards Unlimited competence; 1935 “O” Street C. by providing opportunities for well Lincoln, NE 68510 informed career choices among the (800) 950-3553 or (402) 474-0815 health occupations; FAX: (402) 474-3782 D. by developing the leadership www.awardsunlimited.com abilities of its members through a professional student organization program of motivation, awareness, competition and recognition; E. by encouraging the use of ethical standards in health occupations;

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HOW DOES HOSA (1) adopted bylaws which changed the name of the organization to Health HELP YOU? Occupations Students of America (HOSA); HOSA activities that are an integral (2) elected national officers; part of the curriculum provide students (3) selected national colors and a motto; with the ability to: (4) made plans for HOSA emblem competition; and 1. make realistic career goals; (5) set the first National Leadership 2. be flexible for inevitable career Conference for spring 1978 in changes; City, Oklahoma. 3. manage basic survival skills; 4. build self-esteem; 5. develop enthusiasm and maintain motivation; THE HOSA 6. communicate more effectively; MISSION 7. interact with health care and MISSION community professionals; and 8. develop workplace readiness “To enhance the delivery of skills. compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health occupations students; therefore, HISTORY OF helping the students to meet the needs of the health care community.” NATIONAL HOSA

At the 1971 American Vocational Association Convention (AVA) in

Oregon, a task force was appointed to THE HOSA EMBLEM study student organizations, how they might serve health occupations students and to examine whether a new organization was needed.

On November 4 - 7, 1975, through the leadership of the State Department of Education and Division of Vocational Education in , 18 representatives of , New Jersey, , , The circle represents the continuity Oklahoma and voted to form the of health care; the triangle represents American Health Occupations Education the three aspects of human kind well Student Organization - AHOESO. A being: social, physical and mental; and Constitutional Convention for AHOESO the hands signify the caring of each was convened in Arlington, Texas on HOSA member. November 10-13, 1976. The delegates and advisors:

6 THE HOSA CREED

I BELIEVE in the health care profession.

I BELIEVE in the profession for which I am being trained and in the opportunities, which my training offers.

I BELIEVE in education.

I BELIEVE that through education I will be able to make the greatest use of my skills, knowledge and experience in order to become a contributing member of the health care team of my community.

I BELIEVE in myself.

I BELIEVE that by using the knowledge and skills of my profession I will become more aware of myself. Through fulfilling these goals I will become a more responsible citizen.

I BELIEVE that each individual is important in his or her own right; therefore, I will treat each person with respect and love.

To this end, I dedicate my training, my skills and myself to serve others through Health Occupations Students of America.

HOSA COLORS

Navy Blue: Loyalty to the Healthcare Profession Medical White: Purity of Purpose Maroon: Compassion of HOSA Members

HOSA MOTTO

“The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow”

HOSA SLOGAN

“HOE and HOSA - A Healthy Partnership!”

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HOSA.ORG

HOSA is committed to enhancing the use of technology in order to improve services for both advisors and the students. For example, be sure to watch for technological renovations to the official HOSA website, www.hosa.org. We are extremely excited about these developments, proving HOSA’s commitment to changing “with the times.”

The web site includes:

 Online affiliation tools  Links to state association home pages. State associations may include local chapter links on their web sites.  Online publications - HOSA Magazine, NLC Information Packet (State Advisors and Chapters), HOSA HANDBOOK, and all other publications, including updated competitive event guidelines.  Links to Advisor staff development  Links to all competitive event resources at Amazon.com  Links to National Sponsors, Professional Organizations, Exhibitors, NLC Suppliers, Awards Unlimited (HOSA Supply Service), etc.  Online daily updates from the HOSA National Leadership Conference.  Online archives for publications, minutes (Board and Committees), SAM Conference, etc.  Online tools and resources to enhance the integration of HOSA into the HOE classroom including PowerPoint presentations, classroom activities, etc.  Online photos of the NLC, SAM, Board meetings, etc.  Announcements and News on a continuous basis.  Online Career Center

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HOSA OFFICIAL HOSA UNIFORM POLICY HOSA OFFICIAL HOSA UNIFORM POLICY

The HOSA uniform shall be worn for all official functions such as the following: Competitive Events when uniform is 6. The official HOSA member or advisor specified, official business, and Executive pin is centered on the left lapel of the Council meetings when representing HOSA jacket. in various public relations activities and other related activities. 7. Matching navy or white slacks for males, and slacks or skirts for An Official HOSA uniform is required of females. (Jeans and denim skirts voting delegates and national officers. are not considered appropriate.)

The official HOSA uniform policy is: 8. Footwear appropriate to the overall appearance of the uniform in navy, 1. Blazers for members - Males and black, or white, should be consistent Females. among the particular group. (Open- A tailored navy blazer with emblem toed dress shoes are acceptable for affixed over the heart. Awards females. Tennis and track Unlimited Supply Service is the sneakers/shoes are not considered official supplier for this blazer. appropriate.)

2. Shirt/blouse for female members. Attire for the Recognition and Awards A white tailored blouse or a short- Sessions on Friday and Saturday sleeve white jewel neck shell are evening: acceptable. This is interpreted to mean: an open or closed neck. Females -- A "dressy" short or long Jewel necklines with lace, ruffle or dress, official HOSA uniform full-edged collars are not or business attire. acceptable. Males -- Business attire or official HOSA uniform 3. Shirt for male members. A white closed-neck, man-tailored dress shirt, Business Attire suitable for use with a tie. Females --Business suit, tailored dress 4. Accent for female members. The or blazer and skirt with maroon HOSA scarf no longer is a tailored blouse required part of the official uniform Males -- Business suit or sport coat for females. However, maroon and slacks with dress shirt accent is optional as a scarf and tie or bow tie. . No denim clothing or canvas shoes 5. Accent for male members. A solid will be acceptable. navy or maroon man-tailored long tie. . Knee-length split skirts may be acceptable but city “shorts” are not acceptable.

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10 -- Administrative Medical Assisting -- National Competitive Competitors develop and knowledge Events and skills as a Medical Assistant in an administrative/clerical position. Program -- CPR/First Aid; EMT -- A two-member team works together to Active HOSA members gain the demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a opportunity to compete at the regional simulated emergency situation. and/or area levels in their respective states. -- Dental Assisting -- Each state is allowed to send three (3) Competitors develop and apply representatives to participate in national knowledge and skills as a Dental Assistant competition. See your local and/or state in a Dental clinical setting. advisor for more information. -- First Aid/Rescue Breathing -- Competitors demonstrate skills in Category I (Health Occupations Related providing basic first aid and rescue Events) breathing in two emergency situations. (For students with special needs.) -- Medical / Dental Terminology -- Medical Assisting Clinical -- These events are written tests. They Competitors develop and apply use include 100 questions and some tiebreaker knowledge and skills in a medical clinical questions. The event guidelines contain setting as a Medical Assistant. “test plans” and resources to help the -- Medical Laboratory Assisting -- HOSA member in deciding what to study. Competitors apply knowledge and skills -- Medical / Dental Spelling -- as a Medical Laboratory Assistant. Round One of these events is a written -- Nursing Assisting -- test. Students that advance to round two Competitors develop and demonstrate compete in a traditional spelling bee. basic entry-level knowledge and skills as a Competitors must correctly spell a randomly Nursing Assistant. selected word. One miss and you sit. The -- Personal Care -- last remaining competitor wins. Competitors apply skills in patient care. -- Medical Math -- (For students with special needs). Competitors learn the conversion table -- Physical Therapy -- in the event guidelines and then solve math Competitors are apply knowledge and problems to complete a 50-question exam skills in Physical Therapy. plus tiebreaker problems. -- Practical Nursing -- -- Knowledge Tests -- Competitors develop and apply These events are 50-100 item written advanced knowledge and skills as a tests. Competitors select one of the Practical Nurse. knowledge tests to take, study the area -- Sports Medicine -- using the resources and following the test Competitors develop and apply plan in the event guidelines. knowledge and skills as Athlete Trainers in Sports Medicine. Category II (Health Occupations Skills -- Veterinary Assisting -- Events) Competitors apply veterinary Most events in the category involve a knowledge and skills in a veterinary clinical written test and skills performance section setting. related to a specific health career. The written test serves as Round One to determine the number of students advancing to the skills procedures.

11 -- Clinical Specialty -- -- Biomedical Debate -- New Event – includes knowledge, skill A team of 3-4 students researches an and a work-based learning component in a ethical topic. After a preliminary round, the healthcare profession. top teams debate either the Affirmative or Negative side, plan their strategy and Category III (Individual Leadership debate an opposing team. Events) -- Career Health Display -- A team of 2 students researches a -- Extemporaneous Health Poster -- career in a health occupation. They then Competitors in this event create a create a display that is 3 feet high that will visual display of a health care issue/topic explain the chosen career. using poster board and pencils, crayons, -- Community Awareness -- rulers, ink pens, colored markers, colored This is a community service event. pencils, erasers, charcoal, pastels and a Chapter members work within their pencil sharpener. The key focus is on the community to select a health-related issue development of the secret topic (health and then raise community awareness of issue) and quality of information presented. that issue. The product of the project is a -- Extemporaneous Speaking -- notebook of activities and a presentation of Competitors will be given a secret topic the project. related to the HOSA theme and will have 10 -- Creative Problem Solving -- minutes to prepare a 2 - 4 minute speech. Teams of 3 - 4 members are given a Judges will rate you on speaking skills and secret problem related to a health issue. how well you cover the secret topic. They have 30 minutes to analyze the -- Extemporaneous Writing -- problem and then 10 minutes to present Competitors are given a secret topic their solution to a panel of judges, who will that is health related and have one hour to ask questions about their solution and the write an essay on the topic. problem solving process. --Job Seeking / Interviewing Skills -- -- HOSA Bowl -- In this event, competitors write a Teams of four HOSA members take a resume, fill out a job application and then 50-item, multiple choice written test on participate in a simulated job interview. HOSA facts, parliamentary procedure, (Interviewing skills event is for students with medical information, and medical history. special needs). Top scoring teams advance to a single -- Prepared Speaking / Speaking Skills -- elimination tournament by ringing a buzzer In this event, competitors will write a before the other team and correctly speech using the HOSA national theme. answering the most questions in 10-minute They may write an outline of their speech rounds. on note cards and then give the speech to a -- Medical Reading -- panel of judges. (Speaking skills event is Teams of three members read five for students with special needs). books that have been selected by the -- Researched Persuasive Speaking -- National Competitive Events Program and This event allows the competitor to take answer a series of questions individually a stand, either for or against one of two and some questions collaboratively. selected topics. They research a topic to Reading comprehension is the key for this gather facts to support an opinion, write a competitive event. paper, and then give a speech to a panel of judges. Afterwards, the judges will ask questions on the competitor’s position. Category IV (Team Leadership Events)

12 -- Parliamentary Procedure -- -- Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Issues In this event, teams of 5 - 8 members Exam -- learn about parliamentary procedure. For This event is a 50 item written test. It competition, they take a 50 item multiple measures a HOSA member’s knowledge of choice written test. Then, after having 10 current health issues. All members who minutes to analyze a secret problem, they reach a mastery level are recognized. conduct a simulated business meeting, -- National Service Project -- addressing the motions in the secret problem. Chapters are recognized for supporting -- Health Education -- the National HOSA Service organization. In this event, teams of 2-4 The 2002-2004 National Service Project competitors select a health-related concept supports the American Cancer Society. or instructional objective, then prepare a -- Barbara James Service Award -- lesson, provide instruction, and evaluate This event provides recognition to results. The instruction must include the use individual HOSA members for outstanding of presentation tools such as a student-made volunteer service in their community. video, computer demonstration software, HOSA members fill out an application that slides, overhead transparencies, or any other describes their volunteer efforts and are form of media. Teams will provide recognized for their achievements. instruction to a selected group of learners, -- Chapter Newsletter -- and will have their instruction videotaped. Chapters are encouraged to submit a For the competitive event, one set of judges newsletter for recognition at the national will evaluate the videotape, and another set level, and for possible inclusion of chapter will judge the documentation notebook and activities in the National HOSA magazine. an interview with team members. -- HOSA Week -- Chapters are recognized for HOSA Category V (Recognition) Week activities.

-- Outstanding HOSA Chapter -- Chapters plan activities all year following the guidelines for Outstanding HOSA Chapter, and then create a scrapbook that contains proof of those activities. A judge reviews the scrapbook, and chapters who get the highest score earn gold medals, chapters with the second highest score earn silver medals, and chapters with the third highest score earn bronze medals. -- Outstanding HOSA Member -- A panel of judges interviews HOSA members who complete the HOSA National Recognition program. -- National Recognition Program -- This event lets you learn about and participate in a variety of HOSA activities that build leadership and organizational skills. All members who complete the National Recognition program are recognized for this achievement.

13 e. Conduct the necessary annual NATIONAL business of the national career and LEADERSHIP technical student organization of the Health Occupations Students of CONFERENCE CONFERENCE America by the national voting delegates and HOSA, Inc. Board of The National Leadership Conference Directors. (NLC) is the highlight of the year for HOSA members and advisors - with dynamic The event winners receive a medallion general sessions, informative business recognizing first, second and third place. sessions, nationally known speakers, health The top ten winners in each event are care industry tours, competitive events, recognized at the Awards and Recognition awards, recognition and much more. The Session. National officers are elected and NLC is held annually in June and attracts serve until the next NLC. the very best HOSA members and advisors for four days of testing, learning and To enjoy the motivational benefits of recognition. the NLC, each chapter should strive to have at least one delegate in attendance at the The purposes of the NLC are to: National Leadership Conference. Press coverage prior to and following the NLC will a. Provide a variety of educational and build the importance of attending. The social learning activities at a national chapter advisor can use the NLC as a level for HOSA members; motivational tool to encourage new members to get involved in chapter b. Provide HOSA members the activities and to develop their leadership opportunity to share common and technical skills in hopes of serving as a experiences in leadership delegate to the State Leadership development, community service and Conference and the National Leadership understanding of their vocational Conference. health occupations programs; NLC registration materials are mailed c. Provide information about current to chapters in good standing in February of health care issues and concerns at each year. the local, state and national level in health occupations and the career and technical student organization of HOSA that foster attitudes of good ethical practices and respect for the dignity of work; d. Provide the opportunity for participation in and recognition of leadership and skill development through competitive learning activities; and

14 Establishing A Step #3 HOSA Chapter Decide which method your institution will use to organize one or more HOSA chapters. Please review the entire chapter affiliation process before you continue. If a. Classroom based chapter. A HOSA you have questions about any aspect of the chapter is formed for each class of process, please contact the HOSA five (5) or more students. This is a Headquarters at its toll-free number: (800) preferred method in institutions where 321-HOSA or (972) 874-0062. students are unable to meet together regularly. Each chapter elects an Step #1 officer team and develops its program Secure a copy of the following materials to of work. For large projects, chapters affiliate your HOE program with Health can collaborate. Business meetings Occupations Students of America. and programs can be held during class time since HOSA is "curricular" a. Chapter Affiliation Application - and not "extracurricular." contact HOSA Headquarters if additional applications are needed for b. Instructor based chapter. One multiple chapters or supplemental instructor for all students enrolled in memberships. his/her classes forms a chapter. While chapter meetings with all b. HOSA HANDBOOK - available from students may be difficult to schedule, HOSA Headquarters. individual classes can form in-class committees to plan and organize c. HOSA: LEARN, GROW AND projects and activities. Each class can BECOME - a curriculum package (with elect a vice president (class a teacher's manual and a student representative) that serves on a workbook) that will help integrate HOSA Chapter Council, the steering HOSA into the HOE classroom. For committee for the chapter. more information, call toll-free (800) 654-4502 or write CIMC, 1500 West c. Institution wide chapter. A single Seventh Avenue, Stillwater, OK chapter is formed for all students in all 74074-4364. classes regardless of the number of instructors. This is the preferred Step #2 method for post high school Contact the HOSA State Advisor and institutions (community colleges, indicate your interest in affiliating your technical schools and four-year school/college with the state association colleges) where multiple instructors and national organization. The state offer multiple courses. If this method advisor is an excellent source of information is adopted, every effort must be made regarding state and national activities, to get 100% active involvement by all projects, meetings and services available to students and instructors. chapter advisors and members. Please contact HOSA Headquarters if you need the name and telephone number of your state advisor. (If your state does not offer a state association, your chapter may affiliate directly with the national organization.)

15 Step #4 g. Each chapter must have at least one Contact local school/college officials (e.g. dues paying advisor. List the chapter activity directors, Dean of Student Activities) advisor as a professional member. and make certain all information is properly submitted and on file. (A sample h. Chapters may pay their total fees by constitution for a HOSA chapter is available check or purchase order. HOSA will in the HOSA HANDBOOK.) bill the school or chapter. Payment must be received within 30 days of the Step #5 stated deadlines (January 1 and Review the instructions for completing the March 1) for the chapter to remain in Chapter Affiliation Application on the good standing. backside of the pink copy of the form. The application is available from the HOSA i. Affiliation fees for postsecondary/ Headquarters. Please give special attention ollegiate students who enroll in a to the following guidelines. program after January 1 must be received by HOSA on or before March a. National fees for all fall semester 1. These students are members until students must be received by HOSA December 31 of the same year. on or before January 1 of the membership year. Step #6 Review the member services provided by b. Affiliation fees for students who enroll Health Occupations Students of America. after January 1 must be received by HOSA on or before March 1 of that a. National Organization. Founded in same year. 1976, HOSA provides an array of services and support to its chartered c. Students who do not affiliate by the states and affiliated chapters and appropriate date shall be ineligible to members. The maintenance and participate in the HOSA Competitive expansion of the national organization Events Program or seek national provides maximum visibility for Health office. Occupations Education and the health care industry. Greater visibility d. National competitors must be affiliated attracts attention and support for the with the national organization prior to organization (HOSA) and the their state conference to be eligible for instructional program area (HOE). participation at the National Leadership Conference. b. National Competitive Events Program. A chapter advisor to motivate HOE e. All state members are to be affiliated students to prepare for competition at with National HOSA. district, state and/or national conferences should use the f. Do not mix membership divisions on competitive events program. HOSA one application. If you serve more does not provide competitive events than one division (secondary, for competition's sake. Rather, HOSA postsecondary, collegiate), request provides a national program as a additional applications from the HOSA means of recognizing those students Headquarters. who pursue excellence by preparing for competition and having the determination to attend a conference - - district, state and/or national -- and

16 demonstrate those competencies gained through the HOE classroom. e. Emblematic Services. The HOSA, The Competitive Events Committee, Inc. Board contracts with Awards working with Technical Advisory Unlimited to provide the HOSA Supply Committees, is constantly reviewing Service. A current catalog is available the national events to provide from the HOSA Headquarters (1-800- members and advisors with the most 950-3553) comprehensive and modern competitions available to HOE f. HOSA Travel Service. This service is students provided under an arrangement with a travel service in the NLC host state. c. National Leadership Conference. In State associations are encouraged to June, the National Leadership use the service since the official Conference is held annually to airlines for the conference can provide recognize outstanding performance in a discount below the best discount leadership and competitions. While at fare available if booked through the the NLC, members and advisors are HOSA Travel Service. provided opportunities to learn about current health care issues. During the g. Scholarships. HOSA members are national conference, the leadership of eligible for the Lois B. Graham HOSA, Inc. and HOSA meets and Scholarship, Catherine B. Junge elects new representatives and Scholarship, and Kaiser Permanente officers. The National Leadership cash award. Additional sponsors are Conference is not only the capstone of being sought to expand the the year for the students and scholarship program. instructors in attendance; it is the spark for the new membership year. Step #7 All HOSA members in good standing Solicit membership fees from all HOE are eligible to attend the National students or hold a fund-raising project to Leadership Conference if approved by pay the affiliation fees for all members and their state association and local advisors. Special recognition is given to chapter. 100% chapters at the National Leadership Conference and in the NLC Program. If you d. National Publications. The National are a 100% chapter, you will receive a HOSA Handbook is the primary recognition certificate along with your document needed by all chapters and membership cards. state associations. Other publications and visual products are available to Step #8 integrate HOSA into the HOE Submit the initial application promptly to classroom and to organize and avoid deadline conflicts. Be among the first develop an effective local chapter and one hundred chapters that submit chapter state association. Regular mailings applications to HOSA and you'll receive a are sent to state leaders and chapters, certificate as a HOSA-100 Club Chapter. including: HOSA Magazine, HOSA HOSA-100 Club Chapters are also Leaders' Update, and Vision. A recognized in the Spring issue of the HOSA variety of video presentations are MAGAZINE. available and under development. A current list of publications (print and Step #9 video) is available upon request from Submit supplemental applications when the HOSA Headquarters. students enroll in the HOE program.

17 Supplemental applications are accepted state advisor for the dates for district, state until March 1. Please be aware that and national competition substitutions are not allowed. Membership cards cannot be transferred to other Step #15 students once they are issued. Hold fund-raising projects to sponsor all students who qualify to attend the National Step #10 Leadership Conference in June. Funds Get actively involved in local, state and permitting, at least one student should national activities through attendance at: apply to attend the NLC Leadership a. Local chapter meetings. Academy, held in conjunction with the NLC b. Local committee meetings. Competitive Events Program. The c. District or state officer training Leadership Academy will be an excellent meetings (if available). training program for students who will return d. State Leadership Conference (review and be a chapter leader the next school the competitive events and workshops year in which members can participate). e. National Leadership Conference (held Step #16 in June each year Develop, practice and refine leadership skills in the HOSA chapter. Step #11 Develop a meaningful program of work that Step #17 includes the following types of activities: Hold chapter meetings in the summer for a. Leadership development. next year's members and alumni to b. Community service. maintain momentum and enthusiasm for the c. Social and recreational activities. next year d. Professional development Step #18 Step #12 Receive the initial chapter affiliation Adopt a budget and identify fund-raising application in late August or early projects that can generate sufficient September and begin the process of revenue to support the student-developed leadership development with your students. program of work. Contact HOSA Headquarters if you do not receive the Chapter Affiliation Application by Step #13 mid-September. Receive the chapter affiliation packet from HOSA Headquarters that includes: a. Current membership cards. b. 100% Affiliation Certificate (if qualified). c. HOSA-100 Club Certificate (if qualified). d. HOSA Charter (new chapters only) e. HOSA promotional Poster f. Assorted other materials and other mailings

Step #14 Prepare students to participate in the HOSA Competitive Events Program. Contact your

18 Chapter Activities b. Take roll call, prepare absentee slips and keep records.

And Opportunities (Secretary)

1. Review professional oaths. When c. Maintain all financial records presenting the history of medicine, including receipt of monies, discuss the significance of the following disbursements, issuance of oaths: checks, payment of accounts a. Hippocratic Oath payable, etc. (Treasurer) b. Declaration of Geneva c. Nightingale Pledge d. Monitor class protocol and member d. HOSA Creed behavior and, when necessary, teach members the fundamentals Learn the HOSA Creed, as it is a of parliamentary procedure. symbol of the HOSA member’s (Parliamentarian) commitment to excellence and leadership development. e. Prepare bulletin boards and posters to create a positive 2. Elect chapter officers. Gain learning environment. (Historian) opportunities to make decisions and to see the consequences of those f. Prepare articles and news releases decisions. Members need to elect a for school and local newspapers. leadership team to guide their class (Reporter) and chapter. While some members serve in leadership roles, all members 3. Establish committees. To give most, if are able to witness first-hand the not all, students the opportunity to challenges that face elected leaders practice leadership skills, the chapter and their followers. The HOSA chapter can establish standing and ad-hoc experience can be likened to the committees to achieve the program of "health care team" that must work work. Appoint students as together to achieve a common goal - chairpersons of committees who were quality health care. not elected chapter officers. The committee structure will encourage When the chapter advisor uses the greater student involvement since more officer team to facilitate classroom members (not just the officers) will feel functions, it will be much easier for a greater sense of ownership in the students to see the curricular nature of chapter. the HOE-HOSA Partnership. The officer team should be as concerned 4. Use parliamentary procedure. The and involved with classroom activities proper use of parliamentary procedure as it is HOSA chapter activities. enables a group to arrive at a decision in an orderly manner. All members are Class and/or chapter officers can be provided the opportunity to state their used in a variety of ways: opinion on an issue. Parliamentary procedure promotes a team spirit, a. Call the class to order and demonstrates cooperation, builds group announce the objectives to be harmony and provides a structure for accomplished that day. (President discussion and decision making in a or Vice President) group. Parliamentary procedure recognizes the will of the majority in

19 regulating the actions of all versus the at these meetings can be discussed at will of the few regulating the total. chapter meetings to share the experiences with those students unable 5. Prepare a chapter newsletter. Chapter to attend. newsletters achieve several teaching objectives, including: development of 9. Interview health care leaders. Assign basic communication skills; students the responsibility to interview dissemination of news to the total selected health care leaders and to membership and support groups; share their findings with all students. reinforcement of major topics The interviewers can develop a presented in the classroom; questionnaire to guide the interview. development of ownership and pride in the organization; and an official record 10. Sponsor a blood pressure screening of the success in integrating the HOE- clinic. In this activity, members are HOSA Partnership into the classroom able to develop, practice and refine a and curriculum. All members should be variety of skills, including: asked to contribute articles to the organizational and planning skills; newsletter throughout the year. communications skills; supervisor skills; technical skills; people skills; and, 6. Emphasize professional dress and evaluation skills. Members are grooming. Personal and career responsible for organizing the project; success is enhanced by good grooming securing a place to conduct the clinic; and professional dress. By rewarding developing a promotional plan; good habits while in school, members preparing an advertisement or article will achieve greater success when for the newspaper; preparing competing for entry level positions and promotional posters; scheduling career advancements. A dress up day members to work the clinic; conducting is a positive image builder for the professional blood pressure HOSA chapter and will raise the screenings; etc. visibility of the HOE program and health care careers among all students. 11. Prepare an extemporaneous talk. Health care workers must be able to 7. Sponsor field trips. Chapter members organize their ideas and express them should identify and select the health whenever called upon. The care facilities they wish to visit during development of good communication the membership year. After decisions skills will enhance the career are made, chapter members should be advancement of HOE students. Those appointed (by the President) to contact students who enjoy extemporaneous and coordinate the field trips. speaking should review the guidelines for the HOSA competitive event called 8. Attend civic, professional or trade "Extemporaneous Speaking". meetings. By representing HOSA at such meetings, other groups will realize 12. Prepare a talk for a community group. the professionalism and desire of the What better way to develop, practice HOSA members to prepare themselves and refine communication skills than to for future leadership responsibilities. In prepare a talk and present it to a group. getting involved in civic, professional The fear of speaking in public is usually and trade meetings while in school, ranked the #1 fear by most people. members will be less reluctant to do so Those who achieve success in the as health care workers. Observations health care industry will be those who

20 develop strong communication skills to be given at special events, i.e. a complement their outstanding technical program for a civic or trade group, an skills. "Prepared Speaking" is a open house, or a school function. The competitive event available to HOSA rating sheets in the HOSA HANDBOOK members who want to refine their can be used to evaluate all projects communication skills. and identify the project that will represent the chapter in district/state 13. Participate in mock job interviews. competition. Entry into any industry requires good interviewing skills. By participating in 16. Participate in a homecoming parade. mock interviews (as either the This is an excellent activity to develop interviewer or job applicant), members and reinforce the importance of working will be more successful in actual job together in a cooperative manner. The interviews. The most talented job steps in building a float for the interviewers should enter the HOSA homecoming parade include: event called "Job Seeking Skills." identifying the theme for the parade; brainstorming the kinds of floats that 14. Participate in HOSA Bowl competition. could be built to emphasize the theme; The "HOSA Bowl" competitive event is selecting the most appropriate design an excellent tool for reviewing for the float; securing the resources classroom learning. The team nature needed to build the float; determining of the event encourages students to what talents are needed; recruiting work together to achieve success. The members to help design, build and HOSA Bowl builds enthusiasm among decorate the float; scheduling members the "teams" and demonstrates the to work; and, completing the project positive effects of competition. The within the time parameters. most successful HOSA Bowl players should represent the chapter in 17. Giving a party for handicapped district/state competition. children. Activities of this type will enhance the sensitivity of the students 15. Conduct a community awareness toward special populations. In addition project. The community awareness to the good feelings in serving these project, a comprehensive HOSA team children, your students will be able to leadership competitive event, provides plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate members with the opportunity to take a the activity. This activity emphasizes more intensive look at a critical health the importance of the health care team care issue. While classroom training working together to serve the needs of builds a strong knowledge base, this others. project encourages linkage with the health care industry by organizing a 18. Assisting in a blood donor drive. This Health Awareness Council to guide the is an activity that uses the technical project. By forming multiple project training in the classroom and provides teams, all students can work on a a worthwhile service to the community. project. If issues are selected and The organizational and technical skills coordinated, the projects can of the students - collectively and encompass a variety of issues that fit individually - can be evaluated through the curriculum. The project such activities. presentations can first be given in class to refine them. The oral presentations (with audio-visual documentation) can

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Chapter Program IN CLOSING Of Work

The program of work includes all those activities in which your members want to be After completion of their health involved. It is important that the program of occupations training, graduates are thrust work be based upon the collective ideas of into a highly competitive labor market. the total membership. "Students will Success will be enjoyed by most of those support what they help create" is a valid health care providers that possess a observation. If the chapter officers or the "competitive edge". Compared to other chapter advisor designs the program of programs, health occupations programs work, the members may not be committed have a strategic tool (HOSA) that provides to the activities. By involving all members in HOE students with the leadership and the development of the program of work, followership skills needed to achieve higher the activities will receive greater acceptance levels of personal and professional success by the chapter. in adult life.

Balance is an important quality in When implemented properly, HOSA evaluating a chapter's program of work. can be a positive force for: increasing The program of work should provide equal program enrollments; gaining program emphasis on the following types of visibility; involving employers; securing activities. commitment of vitally important support groups; motivating students and teachers to a. Leadership development activities higher levels of personal and group b. Social activities performance; recognizing excellence; and c. Community service activities providing the means by which personal and d. Career preparation activities career goals become realities for HOE e. Fund raising activities students.

Chapter activities should be student-led. Energize your HOE classroom and The chapter advisor should help the chapter curriculum by providing a leadership lab officers get all members involved. (chapter) in which your students can Throughout the year, assignments should develop, practice and refine skills that will be made so that all students are given distinguish them from other health care leadership and followership responsibilities. workers in the labor force. The mission of The HOSA HANDBOOK (Section C) health occupations education is to provide provides additional guidance in designing a students with the very best preparation chapter's program of work. available to enhance their job performance and competitiveness in their chosen profession. If your students are not leadership ready, they may not be as valuable to their future employers. By integrating the leadership skills found in this book into your curriculum, you can provide your students with a value added classroom

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