CPR/First Aid/Diseases
HOSA Fun Facts
HOSA History
HOSA Symbols/Colors
HOSA Motto/Mission
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C.P.R. stands for this

What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?

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What year was HOSA founded

1976

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What is the main focus of HOSA?

To promote career opportunities in the healthcare industry

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What are HOSA’s official colors?

 Navy blue, medical white, and maroon.

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What is the official motto of HOSA?

HOSA – Future Health Professionals

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The year when smallpox was eradicated.

What is 1979?

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What does HOSA stand for 

Future Health Professionals (originally Health Occupations Students of America)

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In which U.S. state was HOSA first established?

Texas

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What do the three figures in the HOSA emblem represent?


The health professional, the student, and the community

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What is the main goal of HOSA's mission?

To promote career opportunities in the healthcare industry

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The compressions-to breaths ratio for Adult CPR.

What is 30:2?

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Which organization does HOSA partner with to promote blood donation and safety awareness?

The American Red Cross

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What was HOSA’s original name before it changed to "HOSA-Future Health Professionals"?

Health Occupations Students of America

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What does the navy blue color in the HOSA logo symbolize?

The loyalty of HOSA members to the healthcare profession

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What does HOSA aim to develop in its members?

Leadership, citizenship, and global understanding

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This is what you should do if a bee stings you.

Remove the stinger with a credit card or tweezers. Do not put oil or other ointment.

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What type of careers does HOSA focus on

Healthcare and medical careers

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What is the name of HOSA’s annual international conference?

HOSA International Leadership Conference (ILC)

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What does the medical white color in the HOSA logo represent?

The purity of purpose and the dedication of HOSA members to improving health and well-being

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Which group does HOSA’s mission primarily serve?

Students interested in pursuing healthcare careers

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The disease in which the brain is unable to develop properly, or in some cases ceases to grow at all, while the baby is still in the womb. This causes the head to be smaller than a normal infant’s head at birth. Many believe that the disease is caused by exposure to harmful substances while in the womb, exposure to radiation, or genetic problems. 

What is Microcephaly?

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How many members are currently part of HOSA across the United States and internationally?

Over 250,000 members

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How many original charter states helped form HOSA in 1976?

Six (Alabama, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas)

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What is the HOSA symbol that represents caring?

 The hands.

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How does HOSA contribute to the improvement of healthcare through its mission?

By preparing students for leadership and service roles in the healthcare industry

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