2025 Kansas HOSA State Leadership Conference: Full Schedule

11:00am CDT

Networking & Communication Workshop with Cameron Carter(IEC Officer) LIMITED

Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Bluemont Rm. Student Union

Join our special guest, IEC Officer, Cameron Carter for a workshop on effecitve networking and communication.

Speakers

Cameron Carter

International HOSA - FHP

“When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable.” — Walt DisneyEntering the Healthcare Science classroom his freshman year, Cameron was nervous about being in a new school but excited to learn more about his future career. Discovering HOSA... Read More →

Kansas HOSA SLC Workshop Every Second Counts pptx

Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Bluemont Rm. Student Union

Interactive

11:00am CDT

Hands on A&P: Turning Gloves Into Learning Tools FILLING

Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Tadtman Board Room, Alumni Center

Z-Discs, I & A Bands, sarcomeres and ADP, there is a lot to muscle physiology! Using your own body as a lab is a great way to learn A&Px In this session we will use Nitrile exam gloves and markers to learn the physiology of skeletal muscles work and you will have a take home set to teach others how muscles work!

Speakers

Lisa Wicoff

Allen Community College

Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Tadtman Board Room, Alumni Center

Interactive

11:30am CDT

Public Health: Where Can It Take You FILLING

Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Bluemont Rm, Student Union

This session will go into what you can expect from a future in public health, where can it take you. Public health has a stigma of being WIC and Shots in arms but we are so much more than that.

Speakers

Dylan Hart

Skye Reid

Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Bluemont Rm, Student Union

Interactive

12:00pm CDT

Bet on Yourself: Strategies for Mastering Hope FILLING

Wednesday March 26, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT

Room 227, Student Union

Unlock your potential at this "Hope Hustle" session! Discover practical strategies to overcome challenges, set inspiring goals, and build resilience. Join to connect with peers and ignite your path to success!

Speakers

Shawna Wright

Wednesday March 26, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT
Room 227, Student Union

Interactive

12:00pm CDT

Food Is Medicine FULL

Wednesday March 26, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT

Room 206, Student Union

Nutrition plays a critical role in preventing, treating and managing chronic disease. Students will learn about an innovative research project that promotes community collaboration from one of the health centers selected to implement the Food is Medicine initiative in Southeast Kansas. With student participation and storytelling, we will better understand the intersection of nutrition-related chronic diseases, access to healthy foods, and healthcare systems.

Speakers

Leah Gagnon

Wednesday March 26, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT
Room 206, Student Union

Interactive

12:00pm CDT

Hands on practice for Sports Medicine taping and wrapping techniques FULL

Wednesday March 26, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Cottonwood, Student Union

Providing a hands-on session for Sports Medicine students to learn and practice the skills that are in the competition portion. Will go over all the taping/wrapping proficiencies and then they will have time to practice. At the end of the session they will have the time to ask questions and talk about relevant topics to sports medicine and athletic training.

Speakers

Josh Dallman

Faith Day

Zach John

Wednesday March 26, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Cottonwood, Student Union

Interactive

12:00pm CDT

Imagine, Inspire, Impact: Community Health Center Careers LIMITED

Wednesday March 26, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 207, Student Union

A brief summary of Community Health Centers, how they started and the services they provide. Students will have the opportunity development solutions for real life issues that Kansas communitity members face on a daily basis.

Speakers

Treva Smith

Workforce Development Specialist, Community Care Network of Kansas

Chessa Quenzer

Wednesday March 26, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 207, Student Union

Interactive

12:00pm CDT

Drama Therapy LIMITED

Wednesday March 26, 2025 12:00pm - Thursday March 26, 2026 12:50pm CDT

Bluemont Rm, Student Union

Instructors at K-State in the College of Arts and Sciences will be introducing students to Drama Therapy, used often with special populations. Sally Bailey and others will lead the session.

Speakers

Zac Malcolm

Academic Recruitment Coordinator, College of Arts and Sciences Kansas State University

K-State College of Arts & Sciences

Sally Bailey

Wednesday March 26, 2025 12:00pm - Thursday March 26, 2026 12:50pm CDT
Bluemont Rm, Student Union

Interactive

2:00pm CDT

Hands on A&P: Turning Gloves Into Learning Tools FULL

Wednesday March 26, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Tadtman Board Room, Alumni Center

Speakers

Lisa Wicoff

Allen Community College

Wednesday March 26, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Tadtman Board Room, Alumni Center

Interactive

2:45pm CDT

Beyond Coping Skills: Tips for Building Resilience FULL

Wednesday March 26, 2025 2:45pm - 3:15pm CDT

Room 206, Student Union

We live in a world that can feel full of overwhelm and uncertainty. Basic grounding and coping skills, like deep breathing and mindfulness, can be really helpful in the moment, but are not enough by themselves to keep us resilient in the face of intense challenges. This workshop will allow participants to explore and build on their personal narratives about themselves and their world, identifying their strengths and values, as a way of building resilience.

Speakers

Maria Loconsolo

Wednesday March 26, 2025 2:45pm - 3:15pm CDT
Room 206, Student Union

Interactive

3:00pm CDT

Mental Health Fact or Fiction: How Pop Culture Influences Our Awareness FULL

Wednesday March 26, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT

Room 207, Student Union

This session provides learners an opportunity to interact with the world of mental health. From the myths of mental health to the symptoms and treatments of the more prevalent diagnoses, this interactive session seeks to introduce learners to the complexities of the mental health issues in society.

Speakers

Brett Gilcrist

Wednesday March 26, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Room 207, Student Union

Interactive

9:00am CDT

Networking: Human Bingo FULL

Thursday March 27, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

Grand Ballroom - Student Union

Come join one of your State Officers for a networking activity!

Speakers

Teagan Warner

Southeast High School

Thursday March 27, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Grand Ballroom - Student Union

Interactive

9:00am CDT

The Future of Oral Health: Careers That Make a Difference FILLING

Thursday March 27, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

Room 207, Student Union

Explore the many career paths within the field of dentistry! This session will highlight various roles in oral health and the different educational paths to get there. Engage in hands-on activities for a real-life glimpse into the world of dentistry.

Speakers

Kathy Hunt

Abby Richwine

Thursday March 27, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 207, Student Union

Interactive

9:15am CDT

Vibrant Living: Coloring Your Time and Wellbeing FULL

Thursday March 27, 2025 9:15am - 9:45am CDT

Bluemont Rm, Student Union

Pre-Health and planning for your future can feel overwhelming and often causes burnout. In this session, we will take time to review current time spent in different areas of health and well-being and use visual representation to help showcase the impact of time spent in and outside the classroom.

Speakers

Taylor Gnagi

Thursday March 27, 2025 9:15am - 9:45am CDT
Bluemont Rm, Student Union

Interactive

10:00am CDT

"Suture Shenanigans" learn the basics of suturing hands on. FULL

Thursday March 27, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Bluemont Rm, Student Union

In this fun workshop you will learn the history, instruments, and methods. of suturing. Gain hands-on experience to see if you have what it takes to learn to suture.

Speakers

MD

RN

Dr. Ryan Weir

Leslie Weir

Thursday March 27, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Bluemont Rm, Student Union

Interactive

10:00am CDT

Embrace the Silliness! The Importance of Creative Thinking in STEM FULL

Thursday March 27, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 206, Student Union

Innovation relies on creativity and creativity relies on ideas. Join me for some fun-filled activities that can help you get your creative juices flowing!

Speakers

Dylan Brown

Thursday March 27, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 206, Student Union

Interactive

10:00am CDT

Leadership Workshop with Cameron Carter (IEC Officer) LIMITED

Thursday March 27, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Flinthills, Student Union

Join our special guest, IEC Officer, Cameron Carter for a leadership workshop.

Speakers

Cameron Carter

International HOSA - FHP

Thursday March 27, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Flinthills, Student Union

Interactive

10:00am CDT

Hands on A&P: Turning Gloves Into Learning Tools FILLING

Thursday March 27, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT

Cottonwood, Student Union

Speakers

Lisa Wicoff

Allen Community College

Thursday March 27, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Cottonwood, Student Union

Interactive

11:00am CDT

"Suture Shenanigans" learn the basics of suturing hands on. FULL

Thursday March 27, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Bluemont Rm, Student Union

In this fun workshop you will learn the history, instruments, and methods. of suturing. Gain hands-on experience to see if you have what it takes to learn to suture.

Speakers