HOSA’s Core Values —Learn. Lead. Serve. Innovate.
What is the largest membership division in Hosa?
With over 30,000 members, Texas HOSA is the largest State HOSA organization in the world. Texas HOSA draws its membership through affiliated chapters from middle school, high school and post-secondary/collegiate chapters.
What are the 3 levels of HOSA?
HOSA has three levels of student membership, that it calls “divisions”:
Middle School Division.Secondary Division.
What is the purpose of the HOSA?
The HOSA mission is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality healthcare by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development for all healthcare education students.
What are two benefits members receive with their national affiliation 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.
What states have HOSA?
HOSA’s chartered associations are:
Alabama HOSA.Alaska HOSA.American Samoa HOSA.Arizona HOSA.Arkansas HOSA.California HOSA.Canada HOSA.China HOSA.
How much are the affiliation fees for Texas and national HOSA?
National affiliation fees ($10.00 per member) and state affiliation fees vary by state. Students’ fees must be received by the close of HOSA’s membership year (May 15).
How does HOSA help students?
HOSA assists members to:
Develop effective leadership qualities and skills by developing character and promoting responsible citizenship.Build self-confidence, motivation and enthusiasm.Strengthen their academic and technical skills.Create friendships and social networks.Participate in community service activities.
What is the future goal for HOSA?
The purpose of HOSA-Future Health Professionals is to develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness, and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program.
What is the benefit of being an honorary member of HOSA?
Honorary Members
Honorary membership may be conferred for life by a three-fourths vote of the Board of Directors of HOSA, Inc. Honorary members shall have none of the obligations and all of the privileges of membership except voting, making motions, holding office and competing in events.
How does HOSA competition work?
HOSA Bowl Teams of 4 HOSA competitors take a Round One written test on HOSA knowledge, parliamentary procedure and medical knowledge. Top scoring teams then advance to Round 2 where they compete head to head with another team to correctly answer the most questions.
How does HOSA help the community?
HOSA is more than just a club, it’s a community!!
By preparing for competitive events, students will gain knowledge about medicine and healthcare. HOSA will also provide students with experiences such as tours of medical facilities or listening to guest speakers.
