HISTORY OF HOSA
HOSA's Mission
The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience.
HOSA's Purpose
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.
HOSA's Colors
Navy Blue: Represents the loyalty to the healthcare profession
White: represents the purity of purpose
Maroon: represents the compassion of HOSA members
Since 1976, HOSA has been an international student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education (HSE) Division. HOSA's mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA provides a program of leadership development, motivation, and encouragement for those enrolled in health science education and biomedical science programs or have interests in pursuing careers in health professions. HOSA is not a club to which a few students in school join. Rather, HOSA is a powerful instructional tool that works best when it is integrated into health science related curriculum and classroom. HSE instructors are committed to the development of the total person. 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 health care team. This is what being in HOSA will help you gain, the leadership needed to succeed in you future health profession.
HOSA's Core Values
In HOSA we value learning, leadership, service, and innovation. We are committed to learning and becoming respected, knowledgeable, and skilled health professionals. We will respect the experiences and contributions of our teachers, peers, and patients and seek to learn from them. We will serve as role models in our academic program, profession, and community. We will be ethical, accountable, and trustworthy. We will use our influence to empower others to strive for excellence. We are dedicated to serving others with compassion. We believe that individuals are important, and we will treat everyone with respect and care. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of others. We will continuously seek the knowledge and skills to address challenges and improve the health professions.