on-demand learning opportunities

Updated  March, 2026

HOSA–Future Health Professionals is pleased to provide “on-demand” lessons for HOSA Advisors with a desire to connect HOSA competitive events, career opportunities, and HOSA activities with classroom curriculum.  The On-Demand Opportunities began as a response to the change in the classroom setting encountered during the COVID-19 Pandemic but continues to be an excellent tool for health and biomedical science instructors / HOSA Advisors to use in their classroom.  From classroom activities, website links, alumni career spotlights, lesson plans, video lessons, what HOSA competitive  event is right for the HOSA member, and engagement strategies, the “on-demand” page supports both HOSA Advisors and members. 

A video summary about the on-demand lessons can be viewed HERE.

All on-demand resources are free to HOSA members, and HOSA is always interested in feedback to ensure we are meeting your needs.  Contact Jan Mould with any questions or comments at jan.mould@hosa.org.

For HOSA Advisors and Members

Below are on-demand lessons that include a lesson plan summary, video for either advisors or members, and a PowerPoint.  The lessons have been categorized by subject area.

ADVISOR ENHANCEMENTS

Mini Lessons:  Student Engagement Strategies

25 -26 A GUIDE TO LINKING CE COMPETITIONS TO YOUR CLASSROOM

A GUIDE TO LINKING CE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

SUBMITTED BY ELIZABETH CARNESI-HUDSON, WASHINGTON HOSA – FUTURE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS STATE ADVISOR
Classroom strategies like bell ringers, brain breaks, station work, study games, websites, and more resources to implement in the health science classroom!

Mini Lesson:  NERD Academy

Mini Lesson: HOSA and Online Project-Based Learning

Mini Lessons: uBEATS

Mini Lessons: Integrating HOSA in the Classroom

BASIC LESSONS

Mini Lesson: Career Exploration

Mini Lesson: Communication Skills

Mini Lessons: Discovering One Health

Mini Lesson:  Health Insurance

Mini Lesson: HIPAA

Mini Lesson: History & Future of Medicine

HOSA Website: Scavenger Hunt

GRR Worksheet 

Mini Lesson: Infection Control

Mini Lesson: Leadership Skills

Mini Lesson: Medical Law & Ethics

Mini Lessons:  Talking About Mental Health

WHO Vaccine Series

Mini Lesson: Handwashing – The Essential Skill

Mini Lesson: Measles Comeback

Mini Lessons:  Career Pathways in Mental Health

ADVANCED LESSONS

Mini Lesson: Imposter Syndrome

Mini Lesson:  Professionalism in the Clinical Setting

BODY SYSTEMS

Mini Lesson: Cardiovascular

Mini Lesson: Cranial Nerves

Mini Lesson: Endocrine System / Diabetes

Mini Lesson: Vital Signs

COMPETITIVE EVENTS

Mini Lesson: Food Wars:  Battling Big Soda & Ultra-Processed Foods

Mini Lesson: Artificial Intelligence & Biomedical Debate

Mini Lesson: Did You Say Clinical Laboratory Science?

Mini Lesson:  Did You Say Biotechnology?

Mini Lesson: Fentanyl Kills

Mini Lesson: Health Disparities to Health Equity

Mini Lesson:  Health Literacy Ambassador – Learn More About the New Recognition Event

Video for Advisors and Students (23:02)

Special thanks to Denise Abbott, Buffy Blunck, Cynthia Cox, and Trudy Pecorelli

Mini Lesson: How to Get the Job, Admission, Scholarship

Mini Lessons:  Introduction to Veterinary Medicine

Mini Lessons:  Social Media Influencer – You Make the Call

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Mini Lesson: Loneliness & Isolation

Mini Lesson: Student Self-Assessment & Other Tools for CE Prep

Mini Lesson: WHY CHOOSE OT? Website Resources

Mini Lesson: Is the Smartphone Responsible for the Current Youth Mental Health Crisis?  There are two sides to every story!

Mini Lesson: Pregnancy

Mini Lesson: Newborn Assessment

Mini Lesson: Growth & Development

Mini Lesson: How to Get the Job, Admission, Scholarship

HEALTH RELATED TOPICS

Mini Lesson: Allocation of Scarce Resources

Mini Lesson:  Global Health

Mini Lessons:  Medical Errors

Mini Lesson: Opioid Epidemic

Mini Lesson:  Oral Health = Overall Health

Mini Lesson:  Mental Health 

Mini Lesson: Tobacco Education

HOSA ALUMNI: HOW PARTICIPATING IN HOSA AND CE

Why HOSA: Hear from Alumni: How Participating in HOSA and Competitive Events Helps Students

HOSA TESTIMONIALS

 

FINANCIAL LITERACY AND COLLEGE PREPARATION

Mini Lessons:  Introduction to Veterinary Medicine

Mini Lesson: Health Disparities to Health Equity