Pictures courtesy of hosa.org
HOSA is one of the many clubs that are a part of the VHHS community with its main purpose being to introduce students to a variety of medical professions. Once a part of the club, students have the opportunity to test to qualify for the state competition. Like athletics, making it to state is a big deal. Students test in December to see if they score high enough to compete in Montgomery for the state convention, SLC otherwise known as the State Leadership Conference. If they score high enough at SLC and place in the top 6, they get to move on to ILC, or the International Leadership Conference which will be held in Texas this year.
But HOSA is not only about competition. It is also about community service. In November members of HOSA volunteered at Love in Action to pack meals for the upcoming holidays. Those meals are then picked up by people who need help during the holidays.
HOSA is led by Coach Peterson and Coach Hudson. Coach Hudson teaches Foundation of Health Science, the first class on the future medical professional pathway, and Coach Peterson teaches both Sports Medicine Intermediate and Advanced Sports Medicine. Pillar reached out to Coach Peterson for comments and here is a question and answer:
What is HOSA about?
HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience.
What is the purpose of HOSA?
HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and enhances the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary, postsecondary, middle school, adult, and collegiate students enrolled in health science education and biomedical science programs or have interests in pursuing careers in health professions.
If you are in HOSA, what opportunities are available?
Development of leadership and technical skills, community service opportunities, and medical competitions on the local, state, and international level.
What would you say is the most important lesson learned in HOSA?
I believe this is unique to each person's experience and how much they put into being involved and successful in HOSA.
Why should people take HOSA?
HOSA is not a class to take but a student-led club to join to extend knowledge, skills, and comradery from the classroom to real life.
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