HOSA membership is through chapters. A HOSA chapter is a local school, or group of schools, who participate in HOSA activities on the local, regional, state or national level.  Members of HOSA chapters are students who pay the required affiliation fees to join their chapter.  Chapters are led by Local Advisors, who are typically (but not always) teachers in a health science pathway or health science cluster, and the local officer team. Nebraska currently has over 50 active chapters. Please check the map to see if there is one at your school. 

The first step is to follow the school’s process for starting a new student organization within the school. Usually, this involves administration and board approval.  Another important step is to find an Advisor for the chapter.  Typically, this is a teacher in the building who teaches in the sciences, health sciences, or a related subject. Once the start of a HOSA chapter is approved by administration and an advisor is identified, a chapter must have five members. Then the chapter advisor works with the Nebraska HOSA state advisor to begin the affiliation process and receive training. 

National HOSA and Nebraska HOSA affiliation fees are combined to total $20/student annually.  Nebraska conference registration fees range from $10 - $40 based on location, duration and events. For State Leadership Conference, there are additional costs associated with lunch, t-shirts, and travel expenses if staying overnight. Students should check with their local advisor to learn more.

HOSA is not a club, but a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO). HOSA is an extension of classroom instruction. Through involvement in HOSA, members apply learning to real-world experiences. 

HOSA used to stand for Health Occupation Students of America, but HOSA is now an international organization and is simply known as "HOSA - Future Health Professionals".