The goals that HOSA believes to be vital to each member are:

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• Promote physical, mental, and social well-being.

• Develop effective leadership qualities and skills.

• Develop the ability to communicate more effectively with people.

• Develop character.

• Develop responsible citizenship traits.

• Understand the importance of pleasing oneself as well as being of service to others.

• Build self-confidence and pride in one's work.

• Make realistic career choices and seek successful employment in the healthcare field.

• Develop an understanding of the importance of interacting and cooperating with other students and organizations.

• Encourage individual and group achievement.

• Develop an understanding of current health care issues, environmental concerns, and survival needs of the community, the nation, and the world.

• Encourage involvement in local, state, and national health care and education projects.

• Support Health Science Education instructional objectives.

• Promote career opportunities in health care.