How can HOSA help my students after high school?

HOSA provides opportunities for its members to explore career options, gain real-world experience, and take on a leadership role. The skills that HOSA helps its members develop are skills that employers are looking for in potential employees, and they're the skills that colleges and universities look for on applications.

How does HOSA fit in with my curriculum?

HOSA provides practical ways for your students to experience and practice what you are teaching them. Through HOSA’s program of competitive events, students have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge through both written and role-playing events. HOSA also holds several conferences throughout the year that give its members an opportunity to have hands-on experience in the industry they're interested in.

Where can my chapter get the money to be involved?

Most schools use a combination of ways to fund their HOSA program. Members pay dues, and participate in fundraising projects. Several chapters are fortunate enough to have a school store that will help the organization, and many schools use Perkins funding for HOSA, which is an approved Career & Technical Student Organization.

How much are membership dues for the current year?

Membership dues are $20 per person (students and advisors). The breakdown is $10 for national membership and $10 for state membership.

Where do I submit membership dues?

Membership applications are processed online at www.michiganhosa.org. Print a membership roster and send both roster and payment to:
National HOSA Membership
6021 Morriss Road, Suite 111
Flower Mound, TX 75028

What does H. O. S. A. stand for?

Prior to 2004, HOSA stood for Health Occupations Students of America. As HOSA and Health Science Education were becoming more comprehensive, the term "Health Occupations" became too limiting for what the organization was becoming. Therefore, HOSA is no longer an acronym, and is identified as "An Association of Health Science Students."

How can I get someone to come and present to my class?

Michigan HOSA is happy to arrange for classroom presentations from a state officer or staff member. Contact the Michigan HOSA office at 517-347-8088 to arrange a presentation.

How do I get my charter number and passwrd to login?

Contact Jeff at National HOSA by calling 1-800-321-HOSA.

How much does it cost to start a HOSA chapter?

Michigan HOSA does not charge a chapter fee; therefore, the minimum cost is the dues for at least seven members and an advisor.

Is it too late to start a chapter this year?

For the Secondary Division, the first semester membership deadline is December 1. Second semester students must join before the March 1 deadline.

A student dropped my class. Can I refend his/her membership dues?

All dues are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

What HOSA Region is my chapter located?

A map of Michigan HOSA's seven regions is provided on page three of your HOSA Heartbeat or on the HOSA Heartbeat portion of this website under general information.

Who is eligible to attend Fall Leadership Academies?

With the exception of the U.P. Leadership Conference, only chapter officers are elligible to attend Fall Leadership Academies. This number usually ranges from 6-8 students per classroom.

What time does it start and end?

Registration starts at 8:00 A.M. Students are dismissed at 1:00 P.M.

Where do I send my Fall Leadership Academy registration fee?

Please send all conference fees to Michigan HOSA:
Michigan HOSA
2410 Woodlake Drive
Okemos,MI 48864

What is HOSA Week?

HOSA Week encourages Health Science students to become contributing members of their communities through activities conducted during HOSA week.

HOSA week activities are designed to 1)provide school or community service, 2) promote opportunies in health care, and 3) show appreciation to the health care community. Activities are planned and implemented that support the mission of HOSA throughout the school and local community

For a list of HOSA week suggestions visit
http://www/hosa.org/natorg/sectb/idea_from_hosa_week.htm

What time does Regional Leadership Conference register start? What time will the conference end?

Unless otherwise stated by your regional chair coordinator, Regional Leadership Conference registration starts at 8:30 A.M. and the Opening Session starts at 9:00 A.M. sharp.

The conclusion of any Regional Leadership Conference is difficult to predict. In most cases, Regionals are adjourned between 2:00 and 3:00 P.M.

Where do I send my Regional Leadership Conference registration fee?

Please send all conference fees to Michigan HOSA:
Michgan HOSA
2410 Woodlake Drive
Okemos,MI 48864

As an advisor, do I have to pay a registration fee?

Yes, advisors are required to pay a registration fee.

Is my Regional Leadership Conference fee refundable?

Cancellations are refundable before the registration deadline. No refunds are awarded after the registration deadline.

What competitive events are run at regionals?

Every competitive event except for Recognition Events and Clinical Nursing are offered at the regional level. The regional chairperson has the right to conduct, or not conduct any competitive event he/she chooses. If you are unsure of an event, please check with your regional coordinator.

What if my student would like to compete in an event that is not offered at our Regional Leadership Conference?

If an event is not run at your Regional Leadership Conference, students automatically advance to the state level in that event.

What if my chapter is interested in attending a Regional Leadership Conference not within our designated region?

Chapters are highly encouraged to attend conferences within their region. However, in the event that this is not feasible, chapters may attend another regional. Please notify the Michigan HOSA office if you choose to do so.

What place must my student achieve at the regional level to compete at the State Leadership Conference?

Students must place in the top ten of their event to advance to the State Leadership Conference.

Where do I send my State Leadership Conference registration fees?

Please send all conference fees to Michigan HOSA:
Michigan HOSA
2410 Woodlake Drive
Okemos, MI 48864

As an advisor, do I have to pay a registration fee?

Yes, advisors are required to pay a registration fee.

Is my State Leadership Conference fee refundable?

Cancellations are refundable before the registration deadline. No refunds are awarded after the registration deadline.

How many events can a student compete?

Students may only compete in one event at the regional, state and national level with the exception of events in the Recognition category and the Pin and Theme contests. Students may compete in as many Recognition events as they choose.

What is a voting delegate?

HOSA is a student led organization. A chosen group of students are selected to represent the entire student body and vote on important issues at the State Leadership Conference. These students are called Voting Delegates.

How many Voting Delegates is my chapter awarded?

Voting delegates at the State Leadership Conference are apportioned based on the current years membership. One Voting Delegate is awarded per every 25 members:

0 – 25 1
26 – 50 2
51 – 75 3
76 – 100 4
101 – 125 5
126 – 150 6
151 – 175 7
176 – 200 8
201 – 225 9
226 – 250 10
251 – 275 11
276 – 300 12

What are State Only Events?

‘State Only Events’ are events that are offered at the State Leadership Conference. For example the State Pin and Theme Contests are not offered at Regional or National Leadership Conferences.

What if I have questions about Dress Code?

Students are required to wear their event dress attire at their competitive event orientation. Event Managers clarify if student are wearing appropriate attire. If an issue occurs in regards to dress, please bring your concern to the state Competitive Events Committee.

I have a student that would like to attend the State Leadership Conference but he/she did not qualify. Can he/she still attend?

Yes, all students are encouraged to attend the State Leadership Conference. Leadership seminars, courtesy corps, and ‘state only events’ exist to promote student participation. The State Leadership Conference is designed to promote health science and enhance a student’s HOSA experience.

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