HOSA (organization)

HOSA – Future Health Professionals, formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), is an international career and technical student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Technology Education Division of ACTE. HOSA is composed of middle school, secondary, and post secondary/collegiate students, along with professional, alumni, and honorary members. It is headquartered in Southlake, Texas, and is the largest student organization which prepares students to enter the healthcare field. Currently known as HOSA Future Health Professionals, it is an international organization including the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, China, and Mexico.

HOSA
Formation1976 (1976)[1]
TypeCareer and technical student organization (CTSO)
Headquarters548 Silicon Drive, Suite 101
Southlake, Texas 76092
United States
Membership
200,000[2]
Executive Director
Jim Koeninger[3]
Websitehttp://www.hosa.org/

History
HOSA youth meeting with Senator Mazie Hirono in 2013.

HOSA was founded in 1976 out of a task force from the American Vocational Association in order to determine whether a new student organization accommodating healthcare students was necessary.

From November 4–7, 1975, the State Department of Education and Division of Vocational Education in New Jersey with 18 representatives from Alabama, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas voted to form the American Health Occupations Education Student Organization.

On November 10–13, 1976, in a constitutional convention in Arlington, Texas AHOESO adopted bylaws, which also changed the organization's name to Health Occupations Students of America; elected national leaders; selected colors and a motto; made plans to design an emblem; and set the first National Leadership Conference for the spring of 1978 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.[1]

In 2004, the organization dropped the acronym from its name, and began publishing all documents under the brand "HOSA – Future Health Professionals."[4]

Beliefs

The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience.

— HOSA Mission Statement[1][2]

Uniform

The official HOSA uniform consists of a navy-blue suit with maroon accent in the form of a tie for men or a scarf for women. The HOSA emblem is affixed to the suit jacket.[5]

International Leadership Conferences (ILCs)
2003 NLC in Atlanta

Members meet annually at an International Leadership Conference held in late June in cities across the United States. Over 7,500 students participate in engaging general sessions, competitive events, and leadership experiences, all while networking with health sciences students representing nearly all 50 states and international countries including Canada, China, and Mexico.[6]

Previous & Upcoming Scheduled ILCs:

Year Dates of Convention Convention Center Convention Location
2002 June 26–29 Anaheim Hilton and Marriott Anaheim, California
2003 June 18–21 Atlanta Marriott, Hyatt, and Hilton Atlanta, Georgia
2004 June 23-26 Marriott World Center Orlando, Florida
2005 June 22-25 Gaylord Opryland Hotel Nashville, Tennessee
2006 June 21-24 Anaheim Hilton and Marriott Anaheim, California
2007 June 20-23 Marriott World Center Orlando, Florida
2008 June 18-21 Adam’s Mark Hotel Dallas, Texas
2009 June 24-27 Gaylord Opryland Hotel Nashville, Tennessee
2010 June 23-26 Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Orlando, Florida
2011 June 22-25 Hilton Anaheim Anaheim, California
2012 June 20-23 Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Orlando, Florida
2013 June 26-30 Gaylord Opryland Hotel Nashville, Tennessee
2014 Jun 25-28 Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Orlando, Florida
2015 June 24-27 Hilton Anaheim Anaheim, California
2016 June 22-25 Gaylord Opryland Hotel Nashville, Tennessee
2017 June 21=24 Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Orlando, Florida
2018 June 27-30 Dallas Convention Center Dallas, Texas
2019 June 19-22 Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Orlando, Florida
2020 June 24-27 Virtual ILC Virtual Conference
2021 June 23-26 Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Orlando, Florida
2022 June 22-25 Gaylord Hotel and Convention Center Nashville, Tennessee
2023 June 21-24 Dallas Convention Center Dallas, Texas
2024 June TBD TBA TBA
2025 June 18-21 Gaylord Hotel and Convention Center Nashville, Tennessee
2026 June 24-27 Dallas Convention Center Dallas, Texas

Competitive events

HOSA offers 58 competitive events, ranging from skill-based (KT) to leadership and team-based. Members compete at the regional, state, and international levels. Those who place in the top three positions at the state level are given the opportunity to compete at the international level.[7]

Health Science Events: Dental Terminology, Medical Spelling, Medical Terminology**, Medical Math, Medical Reading**, KT – Behavioral Health, KT – Health Career Exploration (Middle School Only)**, KT – Human Growth and Development, KT – Medical Law and Ethics, KT – Nutrition**, KT – Pharmacology, KT – Pathophysiology, KT – Transcultural Healthcare.

Health Professions Events: Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Specialty, Dental Science, Home Health Aide, Medical Assisting, Medical Assisting Fillable Form – Skill II, Medical Assisting Fillable Form – Skill III, Nursing Assisting, Personal Care*, Pharmacy Science, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Veterinary Science, Emergency Preparedness Events, CERT Skills, CPR/First Aid, Emergency Medical Technician, Epidemiology, Life Support Skills *, MRC Partnership, Public Health**.

Leadership Events: Extemporaneous Health Poster**,Extemporaneous Writing, Health Career Photography, Healthy Lifestyle**, Interviewing Skills*, Job Seeking Skills, Prepared Speaking**, Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking, Speaking Skills*/**, Teamwork Events, Biomedical Debate, BD Contact Cards, Community Awareness, Creative Problem Solving, Forensic Science, Health Career Display**, Health Education**, HOSA Bowl, HB Contact Cards, Existing Medical Innovation, Original Medical Innovation, Parliamentary Procedure, Public Service Announcement.

Recognition Events: Barbara James Service Award**, HOSA Happenings**, Healthcare Issues Exam, HOSA Service Project**, Outstanding HOSA Achievement, Outstanding HOSA Chapter Middle School, Outstanding HOSA Chapter Secondary and Postsecondary / Collegiate, HOSA Week Proclamation, HOSA Week Ideas, Outstanding HOSA Leader, MRC Volunteer Recognition.

**These events have a middle school division[7]

References
  1. Student Membership Handbook, p. 6
  2. Davis, Kevin. "What is HOSA?". Health Occupations Students of America. Retrieved 2009-10-03.
  3. Davis, Kevin. "HOSA Headquarters". Health Occupations Students of America. Archived from the original on 2010-01-25. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
  4. Lauver, Lori S., et al. "Kids Into Health Careers: A Rural Initiative." The Journal of Rural Health 27.1 (2011): 114–121.
  5. HOSA Handbook Section A
  6. Student Membership Handbook, p. 13
  7. Student Membership Handbook, p. 10

Bibliography
  • HOSA — national website
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