HOSA Advisor Development Program
HOSA welcomes you to the HOSA Advisor Development Program!
Whether you are new to HOSA or a returning chapter advisor ready to take a deeper dive, you are in the right place. In this program, you will explore what it means to be a HOSA chapter advisor—your role in inspiring future health professionals, guiding members to success, and building a chapter that makes an impact in your school and community. So, let us begin and discover how you can empower the next generation of leaders in healthcare and medicine.
Please download this Advisor Development Workbook to help manage your chapter resources and best practices.
Upon completing the HOSA Advisor Development Program video series please follow these steps to receive your official Certificate of Excellence:
1. Complete the Advisor Development Program Certificate Request Form linked here.
2. Enter your the required information exactly as you would like it to appear on your certificate.
3. Click Submit to send your form.
4. Your certificate will be emailed to you immediately
Lesson #1 Gain Administrative Support and Secure a Charter Number
Before you can dive into building a thriving HOSA chapter, there are two important first steps every chapter advisor must take:
✅ Gain support from your school administration – Learn how to communicate the value of HOSA and secure the support required to make your chapter a success.
✅ Obtain your HOSA charter number and password – We will walk you through how to acquire the chapter’s credentials to access the HOSA Conference Management System (CMS), affiliate members, and begin your chapter journey.
This foundational lesson will help position your chapter for long-term success and ensure you are ready to lead chapter members into the association world of HOSA-Future Health Professionals.
Lesson #2 HOSA Chapter Advisor Responsibilities
HOSA chapter advisors play a vital role in mentoring members, fostering leadership skills, and helping members grow both personally and professionally. From organizing chapter meetings to supporting members in competitive events and encouraging service in local communities, you serve as the advisor, coach, motivator, and guide for the chapter. We will walk you through the key responsibilities of a HOSA chapter advisor and show you how this role can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your professional career. Your members will remember their HOSA chapter advisor in perpetuity.
Lesson #3 HOSA Resources
In this video, we will show you where and how to access the tools and resources to guide your chapter successfully. From advisor handbooks and affiliation tutorials to event guidelines and leadership materials, HOSA offers a wealth of support designed to make your chapter advisor role easier and rewarding. Whether a brand-new chapter advisor or a seasoned leader, we will walk you step-by-step:
✅ Navigate the HOSA website and the Conference Management System (CMS)
✅ Download chapter essential advisor resources and publications
✅ Access competitive event guidelines and training tools
✅ Find support for chapter activities, service projects, and leadership development
We will help you feel confident and ready to empower chapter members to grow your chapter! The world needs more young people preparing to be future health professionals.
Lesson #4 Electing HOSA Officers
Empowering members to lead is an important mission of being a HOSA chapter advisor—and it starts with electing your chapter officers. In this video, you will learn:
✅ How to plan and conduct HOSA officer elections
✅ Tips to identify chapter leaders and encourage them to seek a chapter office
✅ Best practices for creating officer roles and responsibilities that fit your chapter’s requirements
✅ How to organize your officer team for success from day one
Whether you start a new chapter or refresh your officer team, we will provide the tools to build a strong foundation for member leadership.
Lesson # 5 HOSA Plan of Work
A strong HOSA Plan of Work is the roadmap to a successful chapter year. HOSA advisors will learn to guide their officer team in developing a Plan of Work that:
✅ Outlines chapter goals and priorities
✅ Plans engaging activities, service projects, and fundraising events
✅ Aligns with HOSA’s mission to develop future health professionals
✅ Helps members grow as leaders while keeping their chapter organized and focused
Chapter advisors will have the tools and tips to mentor their officer team in creating a Plan of Work that inspires action and drives results all year long.
Lesson #6 Integrate HOSA into the Classroom
HOSA is not an extracurricular activity. It is a powerful tool to enrich the classroom and connect learning to real-world healthcare careers. We will show teachers and advisors how to seamlessly integrate HOSA into the classroom. Integration is achieved by:
✅ Aligning HOSA activities with course standards and objectives.
✅ Using competitive events to reinforce classroom instruction.
✅ Incorporating leadership, teamwork, and service learning into lessons.
✅ Helping members see the relevance of healthcare skills beyond the textbook.
Discover how HOSA can elevate member engagement, build career readiness, and create meaningful connections between the curriculum and the future of healthcare.
Lesson #7 HOSA Competitive Events
HOSA Competitive Events are more than competitions. Competitive Events are a dynamic vehicle for members to apply their knowledge, develop career skills, and prepare for future success in the health professions. Health science instructors and HOSA chapter advisors will learn:
✅ What HOSA Competitive Events are and how they are structured.
✅ The wide variety of event categories—from health science knowledge tests to hands-on skill demonstrations and leadership activities
✅ Why competition events matter in building confidence, teamwork, and real-world healthcare skills among student members.
✅ How the chapter advisor can support members in choosing and preparing for events that align with their interests and career goals
Lesson #8.1 Affiliating Members in the HOSA Conference Management System (CMS)
Affiliating members is the first step to officially launching the HOSA chapter and unlocking the opportunities HOSA has to offer. In this video, we’ll guide HOSA advisors through the process of affiliating members in the HOSA Conference Management System (CMS) by demonstrating the basics:
✅ How to log in using the chapter’s charter number and password
✅ Step-by-step instructions to add members and advisors
✅ Tips for reviewing and submitting the chapter’s membership affiliation correctly
✅ Common mistakes to avoid and ensure a smooth start to your HOSA membership year
Lesson #8.2 Registering Members in the HOSA Conference Management System (CMS)
Take your HOSA chapter to the next level! Register members for conferences is an essential step to help them experience leadership, networking, and competition on a larger stage. In this video, HOSA chapter advisors will be guided through the process of registering members for conferences in the HOSA Conference Management System (CMS):
✅ Step-by-step instructions for logging in and navigating the registration process
✅ Tips for selecting events and ensuring members are registered correctly
✅ Reviewing invoices and finalizing chapter registration
✅ Important deadlines and details to help your chapter stay on track
Lesson #9 HOSA Conference Expectations
HOSA conferences are the highlight of the year for members and chapter advisors. Members are able to showcase their skills, grow as leaders, and connect with peers and professionals across the region, state, and world. In this video, HOSA chapter advisors will be given an inside look at what to expect at HOSA conferences, including:
✅ The structure of local, regional, state, and international conferences
✅ An overview of competitive events, workshops, and networking opportunities
✅ Advisor roles and responsibilities during the conference
✅ Tips to help you and your members prepare for a smooth and successful experience
Lesson #10 Gathering Administrative, Parent and Industry Support
Building a strong foundation of support is key to operating a successful HOSA chapter. Chapter advisors will be guided through the process of gathering administrative, parent, and industry support to ensure the chapter thrives. They learn how to:
✅ Communicate the value of HOSA to school administrators and gain their support
✅ Engage parents as partners in the chapter’s success
✅ Connect with local healthcare professionals and industry leaders to provide mentorship, resources, and opportunities for HOSA chapter members
