HOSA

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a national vocational student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Occupations Education Division of the American Vocational Association.  HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.  HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for students enrolled in health occupations education programs.  Since its inception in 1976, HOSA has grown steadily reaching 60,000 students through thirty-three (33) affiliated state associations.