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Section Contents
Section A

Updated August 2021

 Organization of Texas HOSA

  • HOSA, Texas Association
  • HOSA, TA History
  • Membership
  • Levels in HOSA
  • Purpose, Mission Statement, Goals
  • HOSA Creed
  • HOSA Emblem
  • HOSA Brand
  • HOSA Colors
  • HOSA Supply Service
  • HOSA Logos
  • Texas HOSA Dress Policy
  • HOSA Organizational Chart
  • HOSA Roster
  • Areas of Texas HOSA
  • HOSA Affiliation Process
  • Chapter Management Process
  • Fee Schedule for Texas HOSA
Section B

Updated August 2021

 Bylaws

  • HOSA, TA Bylaws
  • Board of Directors Bylaws
Section C

Updated August 2021

 Policy and Procedures

  • Board Membership
  • Board Officers
  • Meetings
  • Committees
  • Financial Management
  • Policies and Procedures Manual- Federal Grants
Section D

Updated November 2021

 Calendar Dates and Events

  • Texas HOSA Calendar 2021 – 2022
  • Conference Long Range Planning
  • Texas HOSA Events
Section E

Updated December 2021

 Secondary/Post-Secondary Officer Handbook

  • Officer Application Process
  • HOSA, TA Levels of Office
  • Duties of Officers
  • Becoming a HOSA, TA Officer
  • Nominating Committee Process
  • Election/Business Session
  • Interviewing Pointers
  • Delivering an Effective Speech
  • Social Media Policy
  • HOSA Ta, Officer Functions
  • Candidate Rating Sheets
  • Texas HOSA Officer Application
  • Area Officer Coordinator
  • Affidavits
  • HOSA TA, Travel Policy
  • HOSA TA, Officer Agreement
Section F

Updated August 2021

 HOSA, TA Scholarships

  • How to Apply
  • Application Process
  • Post Award Information
  • Rating Sheet
Section G

Updated September 2021

 On Line Testing

  • On Line Testing Information
  • Dates to Remember
  • Overview of Competitive Events
  • Preparing for Online Testing
  • Information to share with Proctor
  • Event List Times for Proctor
Section H

Updated August 2021

 Competitive Events Program

  • Understanding the Competitive Events
  • Competitive Events Program
  • General Rules and Guidelines
  • Advisor Guidelines for Students
  • Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Section I

Updated August 2021

 State Recognition

  • Medical Art Poster Event
  • Judge’s Rating Sheet
  • Blood Drive
  • Outstanding Texas HOSA Advisor
  • Karen Batchelor's Outstanding State Officer
Section J

Updated August 2021

 Competitive Events Management

  • Priorities for Competitive Events
  • The Role Event Management
  • Event Manager Overview and Practices
  • Bubble Scans
  • Event Orientation Sample
  • Judges Orientation Sheet Sample
  • Event Summary Sheet
  • Competitive Events Inquiry Procedure
Section K

Updated July 2020

 New Advisor Handbook

  •  Guiding Principles
  • How HOSA Benefits Students  Steps for Starting a HOSA Chapter
  • Organizing a NEW HOSA Chapter
  • Chapter Advisor Job Description
  • The Program of Work
  • Website Scavenger Hunt
  • HOSA Officers
  • Local Chapter Bylaws Sample Template
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Competitive Events Introduction
  • Examples for Integrating HOSA into the Classroom
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Day In & Day Out (Advisor Timeline)
  • Recruiting Tips
Appendix

Updated September 2021
  • HOSA Code of Conduct
  • Advisor/Chaperone Code of Ethics
  • Photo Release Form
  • Medical Liability Release Form
  • HOSA, TA Dress Code
  • HOSA, TA Crisis Plan
  • Board of Directors Meeting Proxy Form
  • Nondiscrimination Statement
  • Compliance Statement