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actions of all versus the will of the few regulating the total.
7. Prepare a chapter newsletter. Chapter newsletters achieve several teaching objectives,
including: development of basic communication skills; dissemination of news to the total
membership and support groups; reinforcement of major topics presented in the classroom;
development of ownership and pride in the organization; and an official record of the success
in integrating the HSE-HOSA Partnership into the classroom and curriculum. All members
should be asked to contribute articles to the newsletter throughout the year.
8. Emphasize professional dress and grooming. Personal and career success is enhanced by
good grooming and professional dress. By rewarding good habits while in school, members will
achieve greater success when competing for entry-level positions and career advancements. A
dress-up day is a positive image builder for the HOSA chapter and will raise the visibility of the
HOE program and health care careers among all students.
9. Sponsor field trips. Chapter members should identify and select the health care facilities they
wish to visit during the membership year. After decisions are made, chapter members should
be appointed (by the President) to contact and coordinate the field trips.
10. Attend civic, professional, or trade meetings. By representing HOSA at such meetings,
other groups will realize the professionalism and desire of HOSA members to prepare
themselves for future leadership responsibilities. In getting involved in civic, professional, and
trade meetings while in school, members will be less reluctant to do so as health care workers.
Observations at these meetings can be discussed at chapter meetings to share the
experiences with those students unable to attend.
11. Interview health care leaders. Assign students the responsibility to interview selected health
care leaders and to share their findings with all students. The interviewers can develop a
questionnaire to guide the interview.
12. Sponsor a blood pressure screening clinic. In this activity, members are able to develop,
practice, and refine a variety of skills, including: organizational and planning skills; supervisor
skills; technical skills; people skills; and evaluation skills. Members are responsible for
organizing the project; securing a place to conduct the clinic; developing a promotional plan;
preparing an advertisement or article for the newspaper; preparing promotional posters;
scheduling members to work the clinic; conducting professional blood pressure screenings; etc.
13. Prepare a talk for a community group. What better way to develop, practice, and refine
communication skills than to prepare a talk and present it to a group. The fear of speaking in
public is usually ranked the #1 fear by most people. Those who achieve success in the health
care industry will be those who develop strong communication skills to complement their
outstanding technical skills. "Prepared Speaking" is a competitive event available to HOSA
members who want to refine their communication skills.
14. Participate in mock job interviews. Entry into any industry requires good interviewing skills.
By participating in mock interviews (as either the interviewer or job applicant), members will be
more successful in actual job interviews. The most talented job interviewers should enter the
HOSA event called "Job Seeking Skills."
15. Participate in HOSA Bowl competition. The "HOSA Bowl" competitive event is an excellent
tool for reviewing classroom learning. The team nature of the event encourages students to