SEHS HOSA o Create Your Future Thought

SEHS HOSA o. Create Your Future

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HOSA – What’s It All About? o Leadership o Scholarships o Networking o Resume building o Competition Opportunities

What is HOSA? ? ? o o 200, 000 members in all 50 states Co-curricular organization Student-run organization HOSA Mission Statement n 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 HOSA Chapter Officer HOSA State Officer Lead chapter meetings Plan and organize community service events Plan and organize chapter events Competition at the local, state and national levels

Competition Opportunities o 9 th – 12 th graders in Healthcare Science o Students choose and prepare one competitive event o Students who qualify through regional competition may go compete at HOSA State Leadership in March in Atlanta

o Scholarships o Networking o Allows you to enhance your Health Care Science experience o Leadership and Professionalism o Field Trip opportunities

How do I qualify? o Place in the top 40 in the event you have chosen during State Qualifying Competition o If the event you choose does not have a regional competition then you must have your materials ready to present to your advisor by January.

What will I do at HOSA SLC? o Compete in your event n Events are CLOSED to spectators o o o Attend educational seminars Serve as courtesy corps Network with other HOSA members Dance/Game/Karaoke night Develop professionalism and leadership skills

What happens if I win at SLC? o 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place winners in each category qualify to attend the National Leadership Conference in June….

HOSA International Leadership Conference o June, 2018 Dallas Convention Center Dallas, Texas

HOSA ILC o Meet other students from all over the United States and the world o Over 10, 000 students o Attend educational seminars o Compete!

Competitive Events Categories 5 Categories Individual and Team events Designed to measure “who knows the most”

Health Science Events (R) o Written Test only n n n Dental Terminology Medical Spelling Medical Terminology Medical Reading** Medical Math Knowledge Tests o o o o Human Growth and Development Pathophysiology Pharmacology Nutrition Medical Law and Ethics Transcultural Health Care Behavioral Health

2017 -18 Medical Reading Books 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Into the Magic Shop by James Dotty Idiot Brain by Dean Burnett The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Anchor Bubonic Plague by Gail Jarrow Losing Face by Kathie Torpie

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

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

Emergency Preparedness Events o Written test only n Epidemiology (1 person) o Written test and skills n CPR/First Aid (Team of 2) n Emergency Medical Technician (Team of 2) n Community Emergency Response Team (Team of 2)

Emergency Preparedness Events o 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 o Public Health (Team of 2 -6, presentation on assigned topic – can use any medium to prepare effective presentation). 2017 -18 Topic: Preventing Teen Dating Violence

Leadership Events o o o Extemporaneous Health Poster Extemporaneous Writing Medical Photography Job Seeking Skills Healthy Lifestyle

Leadership Events o Prepared Speaking 2017 -18 Topic: Create Your Future o Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking: 2017 -18 Topics (Choose one): n Peanut Allergy: Is our world too clean for our children? n Gene Editing: Cures or Scary Science

Teamwork Events o Community Awareness (Team of 2 -4) Team chooses a specific health issue, need or concern and plans activity to educate the community o Creative Problem Solving(Team of 3 -4) Written test, 30 minutes to solve given problem, 10 minutes to present solution to judges

Teamwork Events o Forensic Medicine (Team of 2) Written test 6 minutes to analyze crime scene 30 minutes to write conclusions o HOSA Bowl (Team of 3 -4) Written test Round 2 - 0 pen questioning with buzzer

Teamwork Events o Health Career Display (Team of 2) Poster display and presentation regarding specific healthcareer o Biomedical Debate (Team of 3 -4) Written test, debate – affirmative or negative assigned at random 2017 -18 Topic: Teen Use of Social Media Should be Limited

Teamwork events o Health Education (Teams of 2 -4) Select a health-related concept or instructional objective Prepare, deliver and evaluate lesson for specific group of learners May use any type of media

Teamwork events o Public Service Announcement(Team of 3 -6) Produce 30 second public service announcement and air 2017 -18 Topic: Pre-Diabetes: Stopping a Runaway Train

Teamwork events o Parliamentary Procedure (Team of 58) Written test Conduct 10 minute meeting for judges

Recognition Events o Barbara James Service Award o Health Care Issues Exam o HOSA Happenings

More Recognition Events o o MRC Volunteer Recognition National Service Project Outstanding HOSA Chapter Outstanding State Leader

When will HOSA meet and when will I work on my project? o First Thursday of every month at 4 pm o During class in days designated by your instructor……. . Remember – HOSA is CO-Curricular!!

If you choose a team event… o Carefully consider who you choose for team mates. o Only 25% of a team can be replaced between regional and state or between state and nationals o ALL team members must meet travel eligibility requirements!

Want to know more about a specific event? o Go to www. georgiahosa. org n Click on the “Competitive Events” tab n Check out the “Event Resources” and “Guidelines” tabs

Events

Events – Test Plan

References and skills list

Skill checklists

Participation Guidelines o Adequate preparation o Forms and fees turned in by deadline o NO record of problems with o Grades o Discipline o Attendance

Find out more at o www. georgiahosa. org o HOSA Promo Video

Any Questions? ? ? ?