Just because you live remotely doesn't mean you can't join the most engaging health care student organization in the country!
Living in a small, rural community and interested in a health care career? Fear not! Become a virtual SD HOSA member. Using this virtual platform, you will be able to engage as a member through the list of monthly modules below. The modules aim to build confidence in your pursuits as you work through them.
Modules include viewing videos, interviews, investigations etc. We hope you enjoy the experience! On this page you will find engaging modules. Take some time to look over. If you wish to affiliate with us as a virtual student, the application link is located at the bottom of this page. The affiliation fee for SD HOSA members is $20.
September
Module 1
Use the National HOSA and SD HOSA website and complete the following worksheet. Affiliate as a virtual SD HOSA member and learn all about the HOSA adventure!
October
Module 2
Attend a local SCRUBS camp in your area and write a brief summary about your experience. These one day camps offer insight to health care careers.
Learn More
November
Module 3
For National HOSA week, do something special for health care workers in your community. There are idea in the link below.
HOSA Week Ideas
December
Module 4
Research TWO competitive events you would like to compete in. There are so many to choose from. Find one or two you find most intriguing.
Learn More
January
Module 5
View a couple interviews of healthcare professionals/students on SD HOSA's YouTube channel. Also, use the link below to explore health careers you may be interested in.
February
Module 6
Find a clinician in your community, give a 30-second elevator pitch regarding what HOSA is, and ask if they would help you prepare for competition.
March
Module 7
Practice your competitions and present them to a group of other people. This group could be peers, a local community group, or teachers.
Event Guidelines
April
Module 8
Attend SD HOSA State Leadership Conference, network with our peers, and engage in over 40 breakout sessions.
State Conference Info
May
Module 9
Make a quick 30 second video on what you thought about your HOSA experience. In the video thank those who really helped you on your journey this year.
"I'm frustrated."
"I'm confused."
"I fail to find answers."
"Worse yet, most times I don't even know what questions to ask."
We have the remedy for your frustrations and confusion...Become a virtual South Dakota HOSA-Future Health Professionals member to find the right answers and better yet, learn about what questions to ask!
HOSA-Future Health Professionals is the only nationwide student organization whose focus is 100% health care. As an initiative of the South Dakota Area Health Education Center Program Office, South Dakota HOSA-Future Health Professionals earned its National Charter on June 26, 2013. In 2021-22, South Dakota HOSA boasted a membership of over 1000 in 40+ state-wide chapters.
The mission of South Dakota HOSA is tri-fold:
- We aim for students to ENVISION themselves as future health professionals in South Dakota.
- We aim to ENERGIZE students.
- We aim to ENGAGE students in their academic journey.
Students from all over South Dakota are able join the SD HOSA family. Ninety-seven percent of the counties in South Dakota are considered rural. Students in these communities are "parched" in regard to knowledge and experiences regarding health care and we aim to "quench their thirst."
In order to become a "virtual" HOSA member, you must...
- Have an interest in the health sciences
- Enroll in a health science course of study (Health Careers, Medical Terminology)
- Contact the SD HOSA State Advisor
- Complete the virtual/at-large membership application
- Pay $20 annual membership dues
Benefits:
- Network with hundreds of peers across the state aiming to become future health care professionals in South Dakota
- Engage in competitions making your career ready
- Investigate the plethora of careers available to you in health care
- Earn HOSA only scholarships