Hello Fellow Officers,
We are in need of volunteers for the upcoming HOSA* State Competition.
The event will be held Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24 (various times depending on assignment) at the Hilton Hotel located at 500 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage.
*Health Occupations Student Association (HOSA): Future Health Professionals is a high-school organization that develops leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program. HOSA has 45 chapters across the country including Puerto Rico. Every year students compete in local, regional, and national leadership competitions. Attached is an article about HOSA and the partnership with USPHS for more information.
Events are generally 1 ½ to 2 hours each, and most require 2 judges. The specific events are listed below. Experience in the area is preferred but not required, as there are judging rubrics for each event.
List of Events:
-Behavioural Health
-Dental Terminology
-Medical Reading
-Transcultural Health
-Health Care Issues Exam
-Medical Spelling
-Medical Math
-National Service Project
-Veterinary Science
-Nursing Assisting
-Personal Care
-CERT
-CPR/First Aid
-EMT
-Epidemiology
-Life Support Skills
-Public Health
-Researched Persuasive Speaking
-Prepared Speaking and Speaking Skills
-Medical Photography
-Medical Innovation
-Forensic Medicine
-Public Service Announcement
Please contact LCDR Molly Rutledge at mcrutledge@anthc.org by February 8th if you are interested in volunteering to be a judge for one of these events.
Thank you for your consideration!
Darrell R. Acheson, PharmD, BCPS, NCPS
LCDR, USPHS
Southcentral Foundation
4320 Diplomacy Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
907-729-5757
Email: DAcheson@SouthcentralFoundation.com