HOSA

what can e-magazine articles be about

community service initiatives, fundraising events, unique chapter happenings

who can write an article

hosa members, industry professionals, hosa advisors

GA hosa conference theme 2023-2024

dare to create

Nikki Bentley

GA HOSA Executive Director

Nate Thomas

State Officer Coach

Katie Ledford

Competitive Events Coordinator/Content Strategist

Fall Leadership Conference Competitive Event

Mental Health Education in Action

Speaking Contest (Secondary Members)

State T-shirt Design Contest

State Pin Design Contest

Membership Recruitment Poster

Mock Interview (Middle School Members)

Immediate Past Chair

Debbie King

Chair

Teresa Mosely

Secretary (Region 2 Advisor)

Casey Fleury

Region 4 Advisor

Michael Barber

Region 5 Advisor

Brittany Poole

Region 7 Advisor

Felisha Wagner

Region 8 Advisor

Jessica Kirby

Region 9 Advisor

Megan Story

Alumni-At-Large

Lucas Hernandez

Business and Industry Representative

Caroline Aultman

Department of Education Program Specialist

Sandra Martin

President

Cameron Carter

President-Elect

Neal Fernandes

Vice President of Officer Relations

Anvita Guttikonda

Vice President of Membership

Madison Forsythe

Vice President of Innovation

Tanaya Pinkston

Number of HOSA Regions Present

9

Chapter Spotlight

Designed to share your chapter's most recent activities and collaborate with HOSA chapters around the world. Articles can be centered around anything from community service initiatives, fundraising events, to your unique chapter happenings.

Middle School Divison

middle school students who are in grades 6-8

Secondary Division

consists of members who are enrolled in a health science program/pursuing healthcare, have not received a high-school diploma, and have been consistent in the standard educational system.

Postsecondary/Collegiate Division

Consists of students who are enrolled in Health Science programs at the postsecondary/collegiate level (college).

Advisor

The person(s) responsible for advising students on health science activities that relate to HOSA. They shall pay affiliation fees, but may not vote, hold office or compete for HOSA member awards.

Professional

health professionals and other adult members of the community who wish to assist and support the HOSA program of activities. They shall pay affiliation fees, but may not vote, hold office or compete for HOSA member awards.

Alumni

composed of persons who have been enrolled in Health Science programs and were members of HOSA, or former members of a HOSA chapter who no longer meet the requirements of regular chapter membership. Alumni members shall pay no affiliation fees, and may not vote, make motions, hold office or compete in events

Who can become an Alumni member

Any student who is a HOSA member and graduating from high school or completing their postsecondary/collegiate program is eligible to become a HOSA Lifetime Alumni Member.

Benefits of having an Alumni membership

Create professional networking opportunities

Stay current with news through the HOSA E-Magazine and the Alumni Newsletter

Conduct workshops

Serve as judges at state and national leadership conferences

Serve as a mentor to a HOSA member

Be involved in state and national activities where needs exist

Georgia HOSA's overall message

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.

Be the future of healthcare

Georgia HOSA's message to students

HOSA creates driven, determined student leaders that are excited about healthcare and all that HOSA has to offer.

Be the Better Candidate

Georgia HOSA's message to healthcare professionals

HOSA is 100% healthcare and connects all hubs of the healthcare field.

Future Health Professionals

Georgia HOSA's message to teachers

HOSA operates as an integral component of the health science education curriculum.

We make your Job Easier

National Service Project

Be The Match

What is Be The Match

Be The Match connects patients with a matching donor for a life-saving blood stem cell transplant.

E-Magazine

Platform designed to share your chapter's most recent activities and collaborate with HOSA chapters around the world. Articles can be centered around anything from community service initiatives, fundraising events, to your unique chapter happenings. They can be written by professionals, advisors, and members.

Where does State Qualification Testing takes place?

Online at your local school

When does SQT takes place?

January 10-18

Dates of GA HOSA State Leadership Conference?

February 29-March 2

Where is State Leadership Conference held?

Atlanta, Georgia - Marriott Marquis

Georgia HOSA website

www.georgiahosa.org

National HOSA Website

www.hosa.org

HOSA International Headquarters' location

Southlake, Texas

Where is International Leadership Conference held?

Houston, Texas

When is International Leadership Conference held?

June 26-29

Where is Fall Leadership Rally held?

Perry, GA at the Georgia National Fair

When is Fall Leadership Rally held?

October 13

What are the 3 official colors of HOSA?

maroon, medical white, and navy blue

Medical White

Purity of Purpose

Navy represents

Loyalty to the health care profession

Maroon

Compassion of HOSA Members

Georgia HOSA Uniform Attire

navy or black suit jacket, white button down shirt, tie for males, matching nave slacks or skirt, navy blue or black closed toed shoes

Georgia HOSA Activity Night Dress Code

HOSA T-shirt and Jeans (without holes) or HOSA Uniform

Georgia HOSA Casual Dress Code

Longer-length shorts (no short-shorts), capri's, neat jeans (no holes showing skin), polo shirts, sweatshirts, HOSA or appropriate T-Shirt, and casual footwear

Georgia HOSA Competitive Events Dress Code

Suit • Shirts • Sports Jackets • Skirts • Pants • Dresses • Jackets • Shoes (closed-toe; open-toe; heeled sandals are permitted)

Georgia HOSA Clinical Uniform

Scrubs, EMS attire, CERT attire • Clinical shoes or tennis shoes • Khaki-style Pants with Polo-style Top

Georgia HOSA Business Attire Dress Code

Khaki pants/dress pants, Polos, and Button Downterm-71 shirts

For females - appropriate blouses and/or sweaters; dresses (must come to knees)

No denim, shorts, or other casual attire!

What clothing is NEVER allowed for any HOSA event?

"Clothing and accessories which are sexually suggestive, or display profanity, drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products; See-through, tight fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, extremely short, or low-cut tops/dresses/shirts; Pants or skirts which are worn below the hip bone or show visible undergarments; Spandex, leggings, leotards, cutoffs, or pajamas; Clothing which is stained, torn, or ripped; Bare feet or bedroom type shoes"

HOSA Competitive Events Guidelines is located in...

HOSA Handbook B

When is HOSA week?

November 6-10

Where is Fall Leadership Conference located?

Athens, Georgia

When is Fall Leadership Conference?

November 9-10

Who can attend Fall Leadership Conference?

Officers and some members

What is the mission of HOSA?

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.

What does the circle in the national HOSA emblem represent?

Continuity

What does the triangle represent on the HOSA emblem?

The 3 aspects of well being: social, mental, and physical

International HOSA Founding Date

1976

Number of International HOSA Chartered Associations

54

HOSA Membership Dates

Aug 1 - July 31

Membership Categories

Secondary

Middle School

Postsecondary/Collegiate

Professional

Alumni

Honorary

Lifetime

who is a professional member

advisor or other

alumni membership cost

free

honorary membership

significant contributions or outstanding service

lifetime membership cost and definition

$150; people who participate in HOSA actively in a professional capacity

Starting a HOSA Chapter

Find an advisor and 5+ members

Contact GA HOSA

Chapter log in and affiliation

Recruit

Fine-tune

Marcus Henderson, MSN, RN

international Chair

Cindy Beck

international Chair-Elect
HOSA Western Region State Advisor

Jim Scott

international immediate past chair

Christina Patrin

international Secretary
HSE Supervisor/Teacher Educator Representative

Garth McFarland

HOSA Western Region Local Advisor

Summer Hagy

international Central Region State Advisor

Amy Warner

international Central Region Local Advisor

Loretta Thompson

international Eastern Region State Advisor

Pam Snider

international Eastern Region Local Advisor

NaShieka Knight

international Health Industry Board Representative HOSA 100 National Advisory Council

Marshall Bailly, II

international Health Industry Board Representative-Medicine, Nursing, or Allied Health

Frank Berdos, DMD

international HOSA Alumni Representative (Medical, Nursing, Dental, Public Health, Pharmacy Health Professional)

David Kelly, MD

international HOSA Alumni Representative (In a Health Science Post Graduate or Fellowship Program)

Nick Ballard

HOSA International President elect

Anna Feng

HOSA International President

Aashna Ravi

PS/C Board Rep

Deepa Subramayna

Secondary Board Rep

Sarah Walters, MMHC, MSA, RN, CPNP-AC

international Executive Director (Ex-Officio)

Holly Strand-Rysgaard

international Division VP (ACTE/HSE) (Ex-Officio)

Thalea Longhurst

international National Association of State Directors of Career and Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc) (Ex-Officio)

Captain David Lau, DPM, MBA, MPH

international Health Industry Board Rep (Representing US PH Service) (Ex-Officio)