Hosa - Future health professIONAls

Illinois Association

welcome il hosa advisors!

Every successful HOSA chapter begins with a dedicated advisor. Thank you for investing your time, knowledge, and leadership in the next generation of healthcare professionals.


This page was created with you in mind. It's your one-stop resource for membership information, conference registration, competitive events, important deadlines, forms, and advisor tools. Our goal is to make it easier for you to navigate the HOSA year so you can focus on what matters most—helping your students learn, lead, serve, and grow.


We appreciate your commitment to Illinois HOSA and look forward to working alongside you throughout the year.

The HOSA advisor serves as a:

  • Teacher who connects HOSA to Health Science Education.
  • Mentor who encourages student growth and leadership.
  • Leader who guides students while allowing them to take ownership of their chapter.
  • Resource who connects students with opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
  • Advocate who supports students as they prepare for healthcare careers.

Chapter Leadership

  • Organize and support your local HOSA chapter.
  • Guide students in developing and implementing a Program of Work.
  • Encourage student-led meetings and activities.


Student Development

  • Promote professionalism and leadership.
  • Help students prepare for competitive events.
  • Connect classroom learning with healthcare careers.


Conference Expectations

  • Ensure students follow conference policies and the HOSA Dress Code.
  • Supervise students during HOSA events.
  • Report emergencies, accidents, or illnesses immediately.
  • Review conference expectations with students before attending.

Tips for Successful HOSA Advisors

  • Let students lead. Your role is to guide, not run the chapter.
  • Remember that HOSA is student-led.
  • Delegate responsibilities and encourage ownership.
  • Connect HOSA experiences to healthcare careers.
  • Focus on student growth, not perfection.
  • Celebrate successes and learn from challenges.
  • Be patient, supportive, and encouraging.
  • Membership & Affiliation
  • Calendar & Deadlines
  • Competitive Events
  • Fall Leadership Conference Registration
  • State Leadership Conference Registration
  • Advisor Forms
  • Newsletter
  • Resources
  • Contact Illinois HOSA