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Post-Secondary/Collegiate HOSA

Post-Secondary/Collegiate

HOSA

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TX HOSA'S PS/C DIVISION!

What is PS/C HOSA?

Post-Secondary/Collegiate HOSA is a division of HOSA aimed towards students enrolled in a university or a higher-education institution

Why Should You Join?

Joining HOSA at the Post-Secondary/Collegiate level opens the door to many incredible  opportunities ranging from networking to service! Besides the many benefits, PS/C HOSA also  opens the door to building long-lasting connections with fellow pre-health students at your school. Joining a PS/C organization such as HOSA will help you develop many interpersonal skills that can be beneficial to future career opportunities!

Starting a PC/C Chapter

Before starting a PostSecondary/Collegiate Chapter at your school, you must first be recognized by your school’s administration. Its important to research the process of starting an organization at your school. Many  colleges/universities will require the following information:

  • Bylaws (provided within the Texas
  • HOSA PS/C Handbook)
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor
    University Approval
  • List of members

HOSA also requires that your chapter is affiliated at both the state and international level and has at least five active (dues-paying) members. More
details on starting your own chapter can be found in the TX HOSA PS/C Handbook!

Starting a PC/C Chapter

  • Competition: Only pre-health
    organization e PS/C to offer competition at the Int’l level!
  • Volunteer Recognition: Barbara
    James Service Award
  • Community Service – Local Events
  • Leadership – Chapter, State, Int’l
    Roles
  • Career & Internship – HOSA
    exclusive opportunities
  • Scholarships
  • Alumni Network

Questions?

For more information regarding PS/C HOSA, reach out to:

Evelyn Borges, Tx HOSA PX/C VP

evelynborges1360@gmail.com

Megan Lloren, Int’l HOSA PC/C VP

megan.lloren@hosa.org

Janet Villarreal, Tx HOSA Executive Director

janet.villarreal@texashosa.org

www.texashosa.org

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Competitive Events

COMPETITIVE EVENTS

https://texashosa.org/texas-hosa-competition/

WHERE PASSION MEETS COMPETITION

HOSA’s Competitive Events are centered around YOUR growth. These events challenge you to apply your skills, knowledge, and leadership in ways that prepare you for real healthcare careers. With dozens of events across Health Science, Health Professions, Emergency Preparedness, Leadership, and Recognition categories, there’s a
perfect fit for every passion.

TIPS FOR
COMPETITIVE SUCCESS

  1. Start early and don’t wait until the last minute to prepare. Review your event guidelines on the Texas HOSA website and know exactly what’s expected of you to succeed.
  2. Know your rubric as judges score based on specific criteria. Knowing the rubric is your roadmap to a top score.
  3. Practice if possible under simulated competition conditions. Time yourself, discover nuances firsthand, and refine your abilities.
  4. Ask for feedback from teachers, advisors, alumni and more. Embrace the critiques to get stronger.
  5. Enjoy the experience! Your favorite HOSA memories will come from the  competitions you win, but also the people you meet and the growth you experience.

OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW

You can showcase your medical knowledge, sharpen your  eamwork, or demonstrate your
creativity in projects like Public Service Announcement, Health Education, or Medical Innovation. Every event helps you build confidence and develop the professionalism that defines HOSA members.perfect fit for every passion.

Online Testing Registration Deadline:
November 5th
Affiliation Deadline:
November 15th
Online Testing Window:
November 18th–20th
Online Testing Results Released:
November 21st
Spring Leadership Conference:
Specific to Your Area!
State Leadership Conference:
March 24th–26th
International Leadership Conference:
June 17th–20th

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Breast Cancer Awareness

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

WHY WE WEAR PINK THIS OCTOBER

This October, the world goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More than just a color, the iconic pink ribbon has become
a powerful symbol of hope and solidarity for the millions of people worldwide affected by this disease.

The mission is simple and direct: to raise awareness about the life-saving importance of early detection and to support the ongoing search for a cure. It’s a dedicated time for us to learn, to give back, and to stand together with our community in the fight
against breast cancer.

EARLY DETECTION: THE STRONGEST DEFENSE

Early detection is the strongest defense against breast cancer, as finding the disease in its initial stages leads to more effective treatment and better outcomes. While anyone can be affected, the risk is higher for women, increases with age, and is greater for those with a family history of the disease. A proactive approach involves knowing the signs, performing self-exams, and following a clinical screening schedule. Speaking with a healthcare provider to create a personalized detection plan based on individual risk factors is the most crucial step.

FACT VS. FICTION

  • Myth: A lump always means cancer.
  • Fact: Most lumps are benign, but always have a doctor check any new changes.
  • Myth: Only people with a family history are at risk.
  • Fact: Anyone can develop breast cancer, regardless of their family history.
  • Myth: Deodorant causes breast cancer.
  • Fact: There is no proven scientific link between deodorant and cancer.
  • Myth: Soy increases breast cancer risk.
  • Fact: Whole soy foods are safe and may even be protective.
(SOURCE: MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER)

STATISTICS

  • About 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime.
  • The 5-year survival rate is 99% when breast cancer is detected at an early, localized stage.
  • About 2,800 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in men in the U.S. this year.

(SOURCE: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY)

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Running for the Office

TESTING

The first step of this process is reading about the Texas HOSA Officer Nominating and Election process found in Section E of the Handbooks found at texashosa.org. Candidates must know the obligations should they be elected, AND inform their Advisor of these obligations as the Advisor must travel with any elected officers from their school. Candidates will begin with a test consisting of questions over knowledge of Texas HOSA history, essential HOSA information, and parliamentary procedure. here are plenty of helpful resources to study, such as Robert’s Rules of Order 5th Edition and the International and Texas HOSA websites. Test results will have a partial impact on candidates overall score, and determine whether the candidate advances to the nominating committee interview at the Area Spring Leadership conference.

CANDIDATE APPLICATION FORM

After finishing the testing process, the candidate then must fill out the Texas HOSA Officer Candidate Application. Instructions on how to do this can be found in Section E of the Texas HOSA Handbooks, located at texashosa.org. located In the current section E handbook on the Texas HOSA website. This form will be used by your interviewers to collect general Information, and see who you are both in and outside of HOSA.

CANDIDATE APPLICATION FORM

Candidates will need to prepare 2 speeches, both regarding themselves and the international HOSA theme. The first speech will be delivered to the nominating committee during your interview, and the second speech will be delivered during the business session in front of registered voting delegates. Votes from the business session will be tallied up, and added to the candidate’s overall score.

MORE INFO

More information can be found at www.texashosa.org/handbooks/ Section E Handbook

RESULTS

Announcements of the new area officer-elect will be given during the Area Spring Leadership Conference closing session, leading to the end o the election process. The officer-elect will receive further training and their position at HOLA and LDI.

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Competitive Events

Since the guidelines came out at the beginning of September, more and more HOSA members all around the state of Texas have begun preparing for HOSA competitive events. Competing in a HOSA event is a great opportunity to learn new information, explore a new career, meet new people, and travel with friends. Anyone can visit this link and check out the 50+ competitive events that HOSA has to offer!

With so many events available it could be hard to choose one, but HOSA has created a section called “Competition useful tools” which can be found under the “Competition” tab on the official HOSA website. There is a lot of valuable information to be found on all events, but one of the most important tools is “What Competitive Event is Right for You?”. If you go to this section you will be able to see a document that will describe all the events and will give you a link to a video that will help members find the right event for them. Another important tool is the “Judge Feedback” section. In this sections, members can see what the judges think about what former competitors did not do so well in and work on those areas to have a better chance of winning.

Members in the pharm tech program plan to participate in the “Pharmacy Science” evet. Their expeiennce in CTE has enabled them to apply skils and techniques that they have learned in the classroom into hosa competitive events. They have practiced the Skill VII in the guidelines, “Aseptic Gabring, Hand Washing, & Gloving”. By practicing this skil for hosa, the member have not only been able to learn how to prop[erly wash their hands up to their elbows, but they have also been able to explore a career in pharmacy and learn about the importance of maintaining good hygiene to prevent microbbial contamination in medical products. Additionally, the time that they have spent studying for their hosa competitive event is equally as beneficial for hosa as it is for the classroom and for real life experience.

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