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“I’m frustrated.”

“I fail to find answers.”

"I want to work as a health professional, but have no idea where to start."

“Worse yet, most times I don’t even know what questions to ask.”

We have the remedy for your frustrations and confusion…Become a South Dakota HOSA-Future Health Professionals member to find the right answers and better yet, learn about what questions to ask!

South Dakota HOSA members…
       1. ENVISION themselves as future health professionals in South Dakota.
       2. ENERGIZE each other in their pursuits and goals.
       3. ENGAGE in procedural, presentation, and project-based activities.

How do I become a "virtual" HOSA member?:

1. Have an interest in the health sciences
2. Enroll in a health science course of study (even if its online!)
3. Contact the SD HOSA State Advisor to affiliate
4. Fill out Letter of Intent

What are the benefits of my membership?:

1. Opportunity for State and National HOSA Scholarships

• SD HOSA gives away $2500 in scholarships annually
• National HOSA gives away $40,000-50,000 in scholarships annually
• Two Build Dakota Scholarships for HOSA students

2. Compete in HOSA’s Competitive Events Program/SD HOSA State Conference

• Compete among South Dakota’s finest
• Tours and Academic Sessions

3. Things you may want to consider doing as an at-large member

• Take the following free course-Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare
• View Khan Academy Videos on certain topics-
  • Anatomy and Physiology Lectures
  • Current Events in Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Health and Medicine
• EdHeads Interactive- Trauma case
• Interview a health professional in your community
• Select an event to participate in at SD HOSA's SLC- Competitive Event Options
• Visit The University of South Dakota- Go 'Yotes!
• Monthly Skype Calls