XIII. Essential Elements

The HOE-HOSA Partnership is an excellent vehicle in developing the total person as a member of a future health care team. The HOE-HOSA classroom/chapter laboratory should provide students/members with training/activities/experiences that include, but are not limited to, the following essential elements. HOE-HOSA students/members should be provided opportunities to:

  1. Demonstrate skills, characteristics, and responsibilities of leaders and effective group members;
  2. Demonstrate a knowledge of parliamentary procedure principles;
  3. Plan and conduct leadership activities;
  4. Prepare for effective citizenship and for participation in our democratic society;
  5. Identify employment opportunities and preparation requirements in the chosen field;
  6. Identify effective methods to secure employment;
  7. Demonstrate effective communication skills both oral and written and follow through on assigned tasks;
  8. Demonstrate dependability and punctuality;
  9. Demonstrate productive work habits and attitudes;
  10. Understand the importance in taking pride in the quality of work performed;
  11. Recognize the dignity in work;
  12. Develop skills in planning and organizing work;
  13. Apply required methods and sequences when performing tasks;
  14. Identify ethical practices and responsibilities;
  15. Understand the importance of the application of organizational policies and procedures;
  16. Identify and apply safe working practices to all training situations;
  17. Understand the importance of maintaining good health and proper appearance for effective job performance;
  18. Understand oneself and others;
  19. Excercise self-control;
  20. Accept and use criticism;
  21. Recognize basic human relationships as they relate to business success;
  22. Demonstrate characteristics for successful working relationships;
  23. Explain how management assists in reaching personal and family goals;
  24. Explain the management process;
  25. Describe the role of management in controlling stress;
  26. Identify the role and functions of management;
  27. Understand the lines of authority;
  28. Identify interpersonal and patient relationships;
  29. Describe or practice the elements of a safe working environment and correct body mechanics; and
  30. Identify ethical and legal responsibilities of the health care industry.