Welcome to New Jersey HOSA!
Thank you for your interest in New Jersey HOSA! HOSA–Future Health Professionals provides students with opportunities to develop leadership skills, explore healthcare careers, participate in competitive events, engage in service, and prepare for their futures as health professionals.
This page is designed to help schools establish a new HOSA chapter and provide new and returning Chapter Advisors with the information and resources needed to manage their chapters.
NEW CHAPTER ELIGIBILITY
Before establishing a new HOSA chapter, schools must first confirm that they meet New Jersey’s eligibility requirements.
HOSA is recognized in New Jersey as a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) supporting students enrolled in Health Science education. New Jersey HOSA chapters must therefore be connected to an eligible Health Science program or course of study that corresponds with an appropriate Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code.
Students must be currently or previously enrolled in an eligible Health Science course or program in order to participate in New Jersey HOSA.
Schools interested in establishing a chapter should first review the New Jersey Department of Education’s Health Science Career Cluster and approved programs:
NJDOE Health Science Career Cluster:
https://www.nj.gov/education/cte/secondary/clusters/health.shtml
Eligible Health Science classifications may include programs such as:
- 51.0000 – Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- 51.0601 – Dental Assisting/Assistant
- 51.0701 – Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- 51.0801 – Medical/Clinical Assistant
- 51.0904 – Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- 51.0913 – Athletic Training/Trainer
- 51.1105 – Pre-Nursing Studies
- 51.2211 – Health Services Administration
- 31.0505 – Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- 31.0507 – Physical Fitness Technician
Anatomy & Physiology
Schools offering Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) or similar health science coursework may be able to classify the course or program under CIP Code 51.0000 – Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences.
Schools should confirm the appropriate CIP classification with their administration, district, or CTE personnel. The presence of an Anatomy & Physiology course does not automatically establish HOSA eligibility; NJ HOSA will review the school’s program and course information as part of the new chapter approval process.
Traditional science courses, such as general Biology or AP Biology, do not independently satisfy New Jersey HOSA’s Health Science program eligibility requirement.
STARTING A NEW CHAPTER
Schools interested in establishing a new HOSA chapter should contact the New Jersey HOSA State Office before attempting to affiliate members through National HOSA.
As part of the new chapter review, schools should be prepared to provide:
- School name and district;
- Name of the Health Science program or pathway;
- Applicable CIP Code;
- Health Science courses included within the program;
- Grade levels served;
- Name and contact information of the faculty member who will serve as Chapter Advisor;
- Confirmation of school administration approval; and
New Jersey HOSA chapters must have a designated adult Chapter Advisor who serves as the primary point of contact between the local chapter and the New Jersey HOSA State Office. Chapters must also have a minimum of 10 affiliated student members.
Once eligibility has been reviewed and approved, the New Jersey HOSA State Office will work with the Chapter Advisor to establish the chapter with HOSA–Future Health Professionals and provide the chapter’s charter number, login credentials, affiliation instructions, and new advisor resources.
Students interested in bringing HOSA to their school should identify a faculty member willing to serve as the Chapter Advisor and have that individual contact the New Jersey HOSA State Office.
If you are establishing a new chapter or need assistance accessing an existing chapter, please contact:
NEW JERSEY HOSA STATE OFFICE
New Jersey HOSA
Kean University
1000 Morris Avenue
Townsend Hall, 209C
Union, NJ 07083
info@njhosa.org
GETTING STARTED AS A CHAPTER ADVISOR
New Chapter Advisors should begin by reviewing HOSA’s advisor resources and becoming familiar with the responsibilities associated with operating a local HOSA chapter.
The Chapter Advisor serves as the primary liaison between the local chapter, school administration, and New Jersey HOSA. Advisors are responsible for overseeing their chapter and ensuring compliance with school, New Jersey HOSA, and HOSA–Future Health Professionals policies.
Advisors should ensure that their chapter:
- Maintains accurate membership and affiliation records;
- Establishes local chapter officers and student leadership opportunities;
- Incorporates HOSA into the school’s eligible Health Science program;
- Reviews New Jersey HOSA and National HOSA policies;
- Participates in appropriate state and national programs and conferences;
- Reviews Competitive Events Program guidelines;
- Communicates important deadlines and opportunities to members;
- Completes conference and competitive event registrations on behalf of students; and
- Maintains all required school and district approvals for chapter activities and travel.
New Jersey HOSA regularly communicates important information to Chapter Advisors throughout the membership year. Advisors should carefully review all State Advisor Updates and other communications from the New Jersey HOSA State Office.
GENERAL RESOURCES
HOSA New Advisor Resources:
https://hosa.org/newadvisor/
HOSA Handbook:
https://hosa.org/hosa-handbook/
HOSA Competitive Events Program:
https://hosa.org/guidelines/
HOSA Membership Affiliation System:
https://apps.hosa.org/
HOSA–Future Health Professionals:
https://hosa.org/
New Jersey HOSA:
Chapter Advisors should also regularly review the resources, policies, conference information, deadlines, forms, and announcements available throughout the New Jersey HOSA website.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
The New Jersey HOSA State Office is available to assist schools interested in establishing a new chapter, new Chapter Advisors transitioning into their role, and existing chapters that need assistance with membership affiliation or HOSA programs.
Before establishing a new chapter, schools are strongly encouraged to contact the State Office to confirm eligibility.
Students interested in starting HOSA at their school should first speak with a teacher, Health Science instructor, counselor, or administrator about serving as the Chapter Advisor. The prospective advisor should then contact the New Jersey HOSA State Office to begin the eligibility review and chapter establishment process.
We look forward to welcoming new schools and students to New Jersey HOSA and supporting our chapters throughout the membership year.