HOSA History
What does HOSA-FHP stand for?
Health Occupations Students of America - Future Health Professionals
What does the prefix “cardio-” mean?
Heart
Who is the Chapter Culture and Engagement Chair?
Ricky
How many conferences are there, and what are their names? (In Iowa)
2 conferences, Fall Leadership Conference, State Leadership Conference
What does EMT stand for?
Emergency Medical Technician
What are the HOSA colors?
Navy blue, medical white, and maroon
What is the meaning of the root word “hemo/hemato-”?
Blood
How many people on the executive council are a part of the swim team?
2 - Naissha and Anika
Which conference includes competitive events?
State Leadership Conference
A radiologic technologist works with which type of medical equipment?
Imaging equipment (like X-rays, CT scans, MRI machines)
When did the Waukee HOSA chapter begin?
2021
What does the medical term “hypoglycemia” mean?
Low blood sugar
How many people on the executive council are a part of the HOSA State Council?
2 - Sritha and Satvika
Fall Leadership Conference is a 2-day conference. True or False?
False
This medical doctor specializes in diagnosing and surgically treating disorders of bones, joints, and muscles.
Orthopedic Surgeon
Who is the current National HOSA President?
Ria Mohan
What does the medical term “pneumothorax” mean?
Collapsed lung (air in the chest cavity)
What is Ruthvi's favorite HOSA memory?
Tourniquet race
What are the two international conferences?
International Leadership Conference and Washington Leadership Conference
What is the main difference between a physical therapist (PT) and an occupational therapist (OT)?
PT: Helps patients restore physical movement, strength, and mobility.
OT: Helps patients perform daily activities and adapt to disabilities.
When was HOSA founded?
1976
A patient is diagnosed with polyneuropathy. What does this mean, and what system is involved?
Damage or disease of many peripheral nerves; the nervous system.
Name each person on the executive council and their position.
Keerti & Sritha: Co-presidents
Ruthvi & Diya: Co-vice presidents
Niassha: Secretary
Ananyaa: Competitions Chair
Anika: Activities and Speakers Chair
Ricky: Chapter Culture and Engagement Chair
Loukya: Service Project Chair
Satvika: State Liason
What are the current event categories in HOSA?
Hint: There are 6
Health Science, Health Professions, Emergency Preparedness, Leadership, Teamwork, Recognition Events
This specialty uses high-pressure oxygen therapy to treat conditions like the bends, carbon monoxide poisoning, and non-healing wounds
Hyperbaric medicine