Faculty Sponsor: Lacie Howard
Email: lacie_howard@iss.k12.nc.us
Meets: Third Tuesday every month
Location: B233
HOSA is an international student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education (HSE) Division of ACTE.
HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary, postsecondary, adult, and collegiate students enrolled in health science education and biomedical science programs or have interests in pursuing careers in health professions. HOSA is 100% health care! The rapidly changing health care system needs dedicated workers who, in addition to their technical skills, are people-oriented and capable of playing a leadership or followership role as a member of a healthcare team.
HOSA's mission is especially critical when considering the acute shortage of qualified workers for the healthcare industry. It is essential that the HSE-HOSA Partnership maintain its momentum and encourage all HSE instructors to integrate HOSA into their curriculum and classrooms.
Activities:
-Hosting & organizing 3 blood drives a year at Statesville High School.
-Visiting & volunteering at:
-Nursing homes
-Soup kitchen
-Coat drives
-Book drives
-Canned food drives
-March of dimes
-Field trips & competitions.
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
· Expand communication and teamwork skills
· Develop workplace readiness skills
· Understand current healthcare issues
HOSA members have opportunities to:
· Celebrate competitive events program accomplishments
· Apply for HOSA scholarships and recognitions
· Travel to regional, state, and national conferences
· Serve as local, regional, state, and national officers
· Build their resume
· Collaborate with health professionals and future employers
· Seek internships in the Office of the Surgeon General and others
