HOSA is a student organization that provides professional healthcare and skill development for students of all ages, from middle school to post-graduate. For future and current healthcare professionals in many different niches, this serves as excellent preparation and offers extensive networking opportunities. 

What is the purpose of the HOSA?

HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.

What skills do you get from HOSA?

HOSA assists members to:

• Develop effective leadership qualities and skills.
• Build self-confidence, motivation and enthusiasm.
• Strengthen their academic and technical skills.
• Create friendships and social networks.
• Participate in community service activities.
• Set realistic career and educational goals.

What does HOSA mean now?

HOSA, officially known as HOSA-Future Health Professionals, is the career and technical student organization (CTSO) specifically dedicated to preparing students for careers in the Health Science career cluster.
 

What are the 4 core values of HOSA?

HOSA’s Core Values —Learn. Lead. Serve. Innovate.

Is HOSA a good extracurricular?

Predominantly, HOSA is a highly recommended extracurricular as it provides a multitude of opportunities for middle school, high school and post secondary students to develop interpersonal skills, leadership qualities and healthcare skills.
 

Is HOSA worth joining?

HOSA is a great opportunity to strengthen your academic and technical skills. The club has competitive events that range from medical reading to pharmacology to human growth and development. These events provide members with a fun way to learn the technical skills critical to becoming a healthcare professional.
 

Can HOSA detect cheating?

For the few HOSA members who may try to gain an unfair advantage, we have a comprehensive and strict set of protocols to prevent and detect cheating.

What should you not wear to HOSA?

Social activities dress code will include everything EXCEPT: athletic clothing, swimwear, sheer or mesh clothing, tank tops, muscle shirts, crop tops and clothing with obscene or suggestive printing. Shirt straps must be two inches wide and the length of shorts and skirts must be at minimum to the fingertip.

What are the 5 goals of HOSA?

The goals that HOSA believes are vital to each member are: To promote physical, mental and social well being. To develop effective leadership qualities and skills. To develop the ability to communicate more effectively with people.

What are the 5 goals of HOSA?

The goals that HOSA believes are vital to each member are: To promote physical, mental and social well being. To develop effective leadership qualities and skills. To develop the ability to communicate more effectively with people.

What is the benefits of competitive event in HOSA?

The Competitive Events Program is designed to motivate HOSA members and provide a system for recognizing the competencies developed by members through Health Science and Biomedical Science class instruction, related job training, and HOSA related activities.