Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
 Overview
The mission of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is "to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people."
In addition to providing technical training to students, HOSA helps its members learn dedication, leadership, and social skills--all of which are vital when dealing with people in the context of health care. The HOSA National Leadership Conference includes competitive events as well as leadership development opportunities.
Membership
The Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is open to students enrolled in career majors related to the health field.
Organization Links
National HOSA Website
Oklahoma HOSA Website
News
Students Attend HOSA Conference
Four students enrolled in NWTC’s Health Careers Certification (HCC) class on the Fairview campus attended the 2010 state Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) state convention. The students included: Breanna Sessions, Kim Ward, Jacqulyn Byfield, and Mandi Hibbitt. The group’s sponsor is Debra Button, HCC Instructor at Northwest Technology Center.
Breanna Sessions, a senior at Canton High School, placed third in the state in the Clinical Specialty event at the HOSA state convention.
HOSA Students Attend State Leadership Conference
Ian Olson, Andrea Scraper, Mandi Hibbitt, Kim Ward, Morgan Williams, Jamie Dewberry, Jacqulyn Byfield & Kourtney Mondoux from Northwest Technology Center (NWTC) attended the 2009 HOSA Fall Leadership Conference held Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the Clarion Convention Center in Oklahoma City.
Ian Olson is the morning and afternoon president along with Kourtney Mondoux, afternoon vice president, attended training regarding the leadership role of their offices. Andrea Scraper, morning vice president and afternoon historian/reporter, attended with Mandi Hibbitt, afternoon historian/report, training to assist with their roles as officers. Morgan Williams (morning) and Jacqulyn Byfield (afternoon) attended a workshop on the role of being secretary. Jamie Dewberry and Kim Ward received training on their duties as chaplain.
More than 990 members, advisers and guests attended the conference from 100 local HOSA chapters from across the state.
HOSA, Health Occupation Students of America, is a national organization working to enhance the quality and methods of health care and to promote career opportunities in the health care industry. HOSA is an integral part of CareerTech’s Health Careers Education Program and can be found on high school and technology center campuses across the state. Nationally, HOSA has nearly 100,000 members in 47 states, with more than 4,700 members in Oklahoma.
“Students involved with our occupational education courses and student organizations are better prepared for future employment,” said Phil Berkenbile, CareerTech state director. “They have a smoother transition from school to career because of the skills and leadership activities provided through CareerTech training.”
At the conference, members participated with fellow HOSA member with the keynote speaker Kelly Barnes. He had the group out of their seats and excited to hear about team training. The chapter also was recognized by Feed the Children for donating nonperishable items for a food drive that took place at the conference.
“HOSA members are set apart from other students by their preparedness for the workforce,” said Debbie Shumaker, state HOSA adviser. “They gain confidence and critical thinking skills that are demonstrated during competitive events.”
“With the health care shortage that we have here in the state of Oklahoma, HOSA is a wonderful opportunity for students to grow, become more prepared for the work environment and to learn soft and technical skills,” Shumaker said.
HOSA Students Busy With Several Activities
This school year has been filled with activities for NWTC’s Fairview HOSA chapter. They have been introduced to health careers by the Fairview Regional Medical Center (FRMC) hosting them for a career panel and HIPAA training with Mackey Marten.
A blood drive was held on campus in October with a total of 37 donations being made. HOSA will host another drive February 12, 2010.
Mr. Buller, Service Technology Instructor, is shown with an NWOBI staff member during the Blood Drive.
Pre-nursing students assisted the health department during the community flu clinic.
On October 23, students were able to attend a job shadow day in Enid. Carissa Cowen with NwOAHEC coordinated the day with clinical settings at Integiris Bass Hospital & Pavillion, Serenity Springs, C.L.Meyers Spa, & Finer Physiques.
Desiree Springer, Mandi Hibbitt, Brittany People, Andrea Scraper, and Kourtney Mondoux participated in job shadowing activities at C. L. Meyers in Enid.
The chapter also celebrated National HOSA week November 1-7. The week kicked off with the chapter sharing with the campus about their National Service Project, Autism. Members provided statistics and other information regarding the behavioral disorder. Tuesday the members shared a game about different healthcare careers with students on break. A penny war was started Wednesday to raise funds for Autism Speaks as well as students and staff wore their shirts backwards to “turn Autism around”. Proper portions sizes and the food pyramid was introduced to the fellow students of NWT by using foods shaped like items to identify portion per serving of foods. Students and staff wore black to “obliterate Autism”. The closing of the week ended on a somber note with the showing of Autism Speaks awareness video. This video interviewed families dealing with this disorder and the effects they undergo on a daily basis.
The chapter is planning on participating at the Major County Health Fair November 12 to share handwashing techniques. HOSA students will be volunteering at the FRMC 5K run on November 14th as well.
HOSA is one of seven CareerTech student organizations affiliated with CareerTech programs. The other six include FFA and Agricultural Education, DECA and Marketing Education, TSA and Technology Education, BPA and Business and Information Technology Education, FCCLA and Family and Consumer Sciences Education, and SkillsUSA and Trade and Industry Education.
HOSA Officers Elected for Fairview Campus
Ian Olson is the morning and afternoon president along with Kourtney Mondoux, afternoon vice president, attended training regarding the leadership role of their offices. Andrea Scraper, morning vice president and afternoon historian/reporter, attended with Mandi Hibbitt, afternoon historian/report, training to assist with their roles as officers. Morgan Williams (morning) and Jacqulyn Byfield (afternoon) attended a workshop on the role of being secretary. Jamie Dewberry and Kim Ward received training on their duties as chaplain.
AM Officers shown above: Back row--Jamie Dewberry (AM Chaplin), Ian Olson (AM President). Front row-- Andrea Scraper (AM Vice President), Mandi Hibbit (AM Historian/Reporter), Morgan Williams (AM Secretary).
PM Officers shown above: Back row--Kim Ward (PM Chaplin), Andrea Scraper (PM Historian/Reporter). Front row--Jacqulyn Byfield (PM Secretary), Ian Olson (PM President), and Kourtney Mondoux (PM Vice President).
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