HOSA Kansas State Officer Exam
When was HOSA first conceived? In November 1975 at an organizing meeting in Cherry Hill,
New Jersey.
Where was HOSA officially organized? At a Constitutional Convention held in Arlington, Texas, in
November 1976.
How many states were involved at the Six states.
founding of HOSA?
What was the primary focus of HOSA at its Limited supportive nursing, dental, medical, and related
inception? occupations programs.
Who was appointed as the first Health Helen K. Powers in 1957.
Occupations Program Specialist?
What organizations initially met the needs of Future Nurses Clubs and Vocational Industrial Clubs of
health occupations students before HOSA? America (VICA).
What was the name of the organization that Health Careers Clubs.
gained national strength for health career
students?
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,HOSA Kansas State Officer Exam
What did the American Vocational It emerged as a logical locus for addressing common
Association (AVA) do in relation to health concerns of health occupations.
occupations students?
What was the purpose of the Task Force To study student clubs, determine how to better serve HOE
appointed by the AVA-HOE Division? students, and examine the need for a new organization.
When was the Texas Association of Health In April 1972.
Occupations Students established?
What significant report was published in The Seventh Report of the National Advisory Council for
1972 regarding vocational student Vocational Education.
organizations?
What was the outcome of the AVA The HOE Division endorsed the creation of a leadership
Convention in December 1972 regarding organization for health occupations students.
student organizations?
Where and when was the Core Planning At Brown County State Park, Nashville, Indiana, on July 23-25,
Group for HOSA convened? 1974.
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,HOSA Kansas State Officer Exam
What was the name of the organization American Health Occupations Education Student
formed by representatives from six states in Organization (AHOESO), later changed to HOSA.
1975?
What was the first National HOSA In Oklahoma in Spring 1978.
Conference held?
Who was the first National HOSA President? Lynne McGee of North Carolina.
What are the national HOSA colors? Maroon, medical white, and navy blue.
What was adopted at the Constitutional Bylaws for the new student organization and the election of
Convention in November 1976? the first national officers.
What was the main goal of the Core To encourage states with viable student organizations to
Planning Group's report presented in 1975? cooperate in forming a charter organization.
What was the significance of the position It stated that the HOE Division should assist states in
paper adopted by the HOE Division in 1975? developing appropriate organizations.
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, HOSA Kansas State Officer Exam
What was the focus of the health To provide education and training for students in health-
occupations programs established in related careers.
vocational schools?
What did the AVA Vice President report in A Statement of Need for a leadership organization for health
July 1974? occupations students.
What was the outcome of the first meeting Recognition of the need for a leadership organization for
of the Health Occupations Education health occupations students.
Division of AVA?
What was the role of the HOE Division To facilitate the development of student organizations in
during the AVA Convention in December health occupations education.
1972?
What was the purpose of the student To assist states in seeking a national charter and organizing
organization planning committee efforts.
established in 1975?
What was the main theme of the keynote A challenge to initiate activities necessary to seek a national
address presented by Wilma Gillespie in charter.
1975?
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When was HOSA first conceived? In November 1975 at an organizing meeting in Cherry Hill,
New Jersey.
Where was HOSA officially organized? At a Constitutional Convention held in Arlington, Texas, in
November 1976.
How many states were involved at the Six states.
founding of HOSA?
What was the primary focus of HOSA at its Limited supportive nursing, dental, medical, and related
inception? occupations programs.
Who was appointed as the first Health Helen K. Powers in 1957.
Occupations Program Specialist?
What organizations initially met the needs of Future Nurses Clubs and Vocational Industrial Clubs of
health occupations students before HOSA? America (VICA).
What was the name of the organization that Health Careers Clubs.
gained national strength for health career
students?
1
,HOSA Kansas State Officer Exam
What did the American Vocational It emerged as a logical locus for addressing common
Association (AVA) do in relation to health concerns of health occupations.
occupations students?
What was the purpose of the Task Force To study student clubs, determine how to better serve HOE
appointed by the AVA-HOE Division? students, and examine the need for a new organization.
When was the Texas Association of Health In April 1972.
Occupations Students established?
What significant report was published in The Seventh Report of the National Advisory Council for
1972 regarding vocational student Vocational Education.
organizations?
What was the outcome of the AVA The HOE Division endorsed the creation of a leadership
Convention in December 1972 regarding organization for health occupations students.
student organizations?
Where and when was the Core Planning At Brown County State Park, Nashville, Indiana, on July 23-25,
Group for HOSA convened? 1974.
2
,HOSA Kansas State Officer Exam
What was the name of the organization American Health Occupations Education Student
formed by representatives from six states in Organization (AHOESO), later changed to HOSA.
1975?
What was the first National HOSA In Oklahoma in Spring 1978.
Conference held?
Who was the first National HOSA President? Lynne McGee of North Carolina.
What are the national HOSA colors? Maroon, medical white, and navy blue.
What was adopted at the Constitutional Bylaws for the new student organization and the election of
Convention in November 1976? the first national officers.
What was the main goal of the Core To encourage states with viable student organizations to
Planning Group's report presented in 1975? cooperate in forming a charter organization.
What was the significance of the position It stated that the HOE Division should assist states in
paper adopted by the HOE Division in 1975? developing appropriate organizations.
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, HOSA Kansas State Officer Exam
What was the focus of the health To provide education and training for students in health-
occupations programs established in related careers.
vocational schools?
What did the AVA Vice President report in A Statement of Need for a leadership organization for health
July 1974? occupations students.
What was the outcome of the first meeting Recognition of the need for a leadership organization for
of the Health Occupations Education health occupations students.
Division of AVA?
What was the role of the HOE Division To facilitate the development of student organizations in
during the AVA Convention in December health occupations education.
1972?
What was the purpose of the student To assist states in seeking a national charter and organizing
organization planning committee efforts.
established in 1975?
What was the main theme of the keynote A challenge to initiate activities necessary to seek a national
address presented by Wilma Gillespie in charter.
1975?
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