About Kansas HOSA
Kansas HOSA is a state affiliate of HOSA-Future Health Professionals. Kansas HOSA is made up of just over 1,000 members in 44 chapters as of the close of the 22-23 school year. Kansas HOSA continues to grow, in 2018 Kansas HOSA was recognized at the International Leadership Conference for a 42% membership growth from the previous year. In 2022, Kansas HOSA achieved Gold Standards of Excellence recognition from National HOSA.
Kansas HOSA organizes two leadership conferences each year as well as a state officer retreat. In addition to the conferences, Kansas HOSA also provides an opportunity to participate in Kansas Citizenship Day each year in Topeka, Kan.
Kansas HOSA continues to grow!
The bar graph below shows chapter numbers since the 2016-2017 school year and the trend line tracks membership numbers. Obviously membership was affected in the 2020-2021 school year due to Covid.
Below that is information tracking our registration numbers for our conferences.
About HOSA
HOSA Is a Pipeline for Future Health Professionals
Learn, Lead, Serve and Innovate
HOSA is a student-led global organization that provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for middle school, secondary, postsecondary, and collegiate students enrolled in health and biomedical sciences.
The rapidly changing health industry needs dedicated workers who, in addition to their technical skills, are people-oriented and capable of playing a leader or follower role as a member of a health team. HOSA recognizes the importance of providing students with instruction beyond the technical skills required for entry into the health field and plays a unique role in preparing students for higher education and entry-level certification (EMT, CNA, etc.).
HOSA provides opportunities for students to develop, practice and refine their technical, leadership, and teamwork skills to achieve a seamless transition from education to a career.
Membership
HOSA is currently made up of more than 260,000 members and has seen a growth in membership for 34 consecutive years.
Purpose, Goals, Creed
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.
Goals
The goals that HOSA believes are vital to each member are:
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To promote physical, mental and social well being.
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To develop effective leadership qualities and skills.
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To develop the ability to communicate more effectively with people.
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To develop character.
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To develop responsible citizenship traits.
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To understand the importance of pleasing oneself as well as being of service to others.
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To build self-confidence and pride in one's work.
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To make realistic career choices and seek successful employment in the health care field.
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To develop an understanding of the importance in interacting and cooperating with other students and organizations.
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To encourage individual and group achievement.
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To develop an understanding of current health care issues, environmental concerns, and survival needs of the community, the nation and the world.
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To encourage involvement in local, state and national health care and education projects.
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To support Health Science Education instructional objectives.
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To promote career opportunities in health care.
Creed
I recognize the universal need for quality, compassionate healthcare.
I understand the importance of academic excellence, skills training, and leadership development in my career pathway.
I believe through service to my community and to the world, I will make the best use of my knowledge and talents.
I accept the responsibility of a health professional and seek to find my place on a team equally committed to the well-being of others.
Therefore, I will dedicate myself to promoting health and advancing healthcare as a student, a leader, an educator, and a member of HOSA-Future Health Professionals.