Crestview High School HOSA Results

The CHS Emergency Medical Responder and Allied Health students prepared all year to compete against other HOSA chapters, and their performance was stellar.  Each event required the individual, or team, to come prepared to present or show knowledge in the area of their choosing through written and skill exams.

With the largest HOSA chapter in the region, 56 Crestview High School students placed in the category in which they competed:  42 students qualified to participate at the state level—23 in 1st place, 8 in 2nd place, 9 in 3rd place, and 14 in 4th place.  In addition to excelling in the competitive events, three CHS HOSA students were elected to HOSA Region 1 leadership positions:  Destyni Weiss—President, Jackson Kiewiet—Vice-President, and Katie Patterson—Parlimentarian.

When asked about being involved in the HOSA Region Conference, senior Madison Franks said, “I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to go to State and continue learning the clinical skills that I will eventually be using every day.  Some of the things I have learned were administering subcutaneous and intramuscular medications, learning how to use a catheter, and how to give oxygen through a nasal cannula.”

According to the HOSA Web site, the mission of the program is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science education students.

Dr. Tammy McKenzie and Sarah Meyers are HOSA sponsors and program instructors at Crestview High School.  When asked about the success of their students, Dr. McKenzie said, “They have worked so hard preparing for their events, right down to the last details of how they dressed and conducted themselves. I am so incredibly proud of all of our HOSA students.  Each and every student represented Crestview High School with pride and professionalism.” 

Winners from the regional event will compete in Orlando at the state-level in April.  Each student will be required to participate in fundraisers to cover the cost of their trip.  If you are interested in supporting the HOSA organization, please contact     Dr. Tammy McKenzie at tammy.mckenzie@okaloosaschools.com.  

Congratulations, to all the Crestview High School HOSA students for a job well done!

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