Health Careers
This doctor handles patients with day-to day illness and prevention-wellness. Mostly works in a clinical setting.
General Practitioner
What is the purpose of HOSA?
BECOME LEADERS IN THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY
-FIND CAREERS IN THE HEALTHCARE FIELD
-BECOME FUTURE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What is the name of the class that explores careers and teaches skills like taking vital signs?
Health Occupations
Medicines to fight an infection caused by bacteria
Antibiotics
This type of doctor deals with Everything Concerning the Cardiovascular System
Cardiologist
How many points do you need to maintain your HOSA membership for the year?
10 points
Ture or False: Most of the dust in your home is created by human skin.
False (although you can find this "fact" in a lot of places). Dust is made up of lots of different things including animal dander, insect waste, and dirt.
What class teaches administrative skills and includes the Wellness center?
Med Terms & Business Practices
The taking of a small sample of tissue for examination.
Biopsy
This career is an ancient and empirical system of medicine based on the concept of qi (pronounced “chee”), which is usually translated as energy.
Acupuncturist
What are 2 ways you can attend the State Leadership Conference (SLC)?
Compete in an event OR participate in a recognition event
What is the hardest substance in the body?
Tooth Enamel
What class prepares you for EMT certification AND when can you take it?
EMT - senior year
Meaning sudden and severe
Acute
This doctor looks after patients before and after they give birth.
OB - GYN (Obstetrician -Gynecologist)
What are two categories of HOSA Competition?
Emergency Preparedness, Health Professions, Health Science, Leadership, Teamwork, Recognition
What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?
What class continues health science studies, but also includes work release?
Health Practicum
A collection of different signs and symptoms that are all part of the same underlying medical condition.
Syndrome
This type of doctor is found in the operating room, however, they are not preforming a procedure. They are helping the patient not feel anything.
Anesthesiologist
What are 3 events HOSA puts on during the year?
Teddy Bear Clinics, Blood Drives, Vision Screenings, Pumpkin Walks, Fundraisers, Guest Speakers, Awareness Walks
What is the rarest type of blood?
AB negative. Less than one percent of the population has this blood type.
Not really a class, but what program allows you to earn credit while working in healthcare?
Health Youth Apprenticeship
Inflammation in the brain caused by a virus or bacteria.
Meningitis