2003 Perkins Non-Traditional Careers Competitive Grant Final Report

1. 2003 Perkins Non-TraditionalCareers Competitive Grant Final Report Hennepin Technical College HOSA Post-Secondary Chapter 11109 Jeanne Bowman, RN, BSN - Advisor

2. 2 Executive Summary Goals To improve on the following: Health Occupation Knowledge Health Occupation Skills Individual Leadership Skills Team Leadership Skills

3. 3 Health Occupation Knowledge Reviewed past course materials related to medical spelling, medical terminology, and medical math Refined this knowledge specific to HOSA competition standards with sample tests and spelling bees Gained knowledge in human growth and development, nutrition, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and concepts of health care Reviewed prior and current course material and through the use of HOSA competition sample tests

4. 4 Health Occupation Skills Emphasized review of: CPR/First Aid First Aid/Rescue Breathing Nursing Assisting Personal Care Practical Nursing Utilized resources available through secondary and post-secondary health pro-grams, and standard skill sheets developed for the Practical Nursing program

5. 5 Individual Leadership Skills Enhanced individual leadership skills in the areas of: Speaking Writing Researching various health care issues Achieved through rotation of Chapter leadership positions, setting agendas, chairing meetings, committee leadership, and through practice for HOSA competition

6. 6 Team Leadership Skills Perfected team leadership skills in the areas of: Community Awareness Creative Problem Solving Parliamentary Procedure Medical Reading Health Education Created subcommittees in the areas of fund raising, health education, and community outreach

7. 7 Team Leadership Skills Increased knowledge of parliamentary procedures as they relate to meeting management Targeted improvement in creative problem solving and medical reading in line with HOSA competition guidelines

8. 8 Future Goals Increase organizational awareness throughout HTC Subcommittee developing presentation and brochure for student orientation for Fall 2004 Expand membership to other health-related fields Members to address students at the beginning of Fall semester 2004 in the health career clusters of: dental assisting, health unit coordinator, and nursing assistant Create community partnerships Explore leadership opportunities at the State and National levels

9. 9 Financial Summary Perkins Grant will be completely utilized at the end of June 2004 with airfare and hotel costs related to HOSA member/advisor participation at the HOSA National Leadership Conference Broad categories of grant money utilization include: HOSA Chapter Affiliation fees HOSA Advisor Stipend State and National Membership dues Purchase of candy bars for fundraising State and National Leadership Conference attendance fees Airfare and hotel costs for 5 members and 1 advisor to attend the HOSA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL

10. 10 Fundraising Activities Primary fundraiser for the 2003-2004 school year was our candy bar sale. As of May 2004, HOSA members had raised $1,284.

11. 11 Fundraising Activities Sale of holiday cards This was voted as the most popular fundraising idea. Through William Yang, we were able to obtain originally-designed holiday cards at no cost. Although the card themes were general in nature, a delay in delivery limited our ability to sell them prior to the Fall semester break. This fundraiser may be considered again.

12. 12 Fundraising Activities Two fundraisers are planned for Summer 2004: Car wash to take place Sunday, June 13 at the Maple Grove Wal-Mart store In conjunction with the car wash, we will continue our heart health awareness campaign by performing blood pressure and pulse checks and handing out cardiovascular risk surveys Bagging groceries at a local store in July

13. 13 Minnesota HOSA State Leadership Conference March 31 � April 2, 2004 Six HOSA members participated in nine competitions during the State Leadership Conference. The competitions were knowledge- and skill-based along with team events.

14. 14 Minnesota HOSA State Leadership Conference One of the team events was a Career Health Display. Below are the gold and silver medalists.

15. 15 Minnesota HOSA State Leadership Conference At the conclusion of the Minnesota State Leadership Competition, the HTC HOSA members took home 15 medals.

16. 16 And Now On To Nationals. . . HOSA National Leadership Conference Orlando, Florida June 23-26, 2004

17. 17 Health Education/Community Service May 6, 2004: Wright Technical Center in Buffalo, MN held its annual Career Fair. The mission of the fair is to expose students to a variety of career and post-secondary opportunities HTC�s Practical Nursing program had a separate booth for the event � Jeanne Bowman, Practical Nursing instructor and HOSA advisor represented the program HOSA members developed a poster board for the career fair and attended the event to share their experiences as HTC practical nursing students and HOSA members We received a great deal of positive feedback from Wright Technical Center on the effectiveness of student to student interaction/information sharing

18. 18 Health Education/Community Service Heart health awareness campaign In conjunction with American Heart Month, HOSA members performed blood pressure and pulse checks for students and staff at HTC during February 2004 In addition, each participant was given a risk assessment survey targeted towards women because heart disease has become the leading cause of death for women in the United States

19. 19 Health Education/Community Service

20. 20 Health Education/Community Service

21. 21 Health Education/Community Service And as the HOSA Practical Nursing students performed blood pressure and pulse checks(and sold candy bars!),the following PowerPoint presentation from the Department of Health and Human Services ran continuously

22. Welcome

23. A National Campaign To help women understand their risk of heart disease and take action Especially women ages 40 to 60 Partnership of many groups Today�s Session Will Cover Why women need to know about heart disease What heart disease is Risk factors Talking to your doctor Taking action Surviving a heart attack Resources Getting on the road to heart health

24. The Heart Truth Heart disease is the #1 killer of American women�no matter what their race or ethnicity Heart disease kills 1 of every 3 American women Heart disease can permanently damage your heart�and your life Heart disease is a �now� problem �Later� may be too late

25. What Is Heart Disease? Coronary heart disease�affects arteries of the heart Heart doesn�t get enough nutrient-rich blood Chronic�develops over years Atherosclerosis�arteries harden as cholesterol, fat, and other substances build up in artery walls Blockage can result in heart attack

26. No Quick Fix Worsens if not treated�leads to disability or death Not �fixed� by surgery or procedures, such as bypass and angioplasty Good News Heart disease can be prevented or controlled Treatment includes lifestyle changes and, if needed, medication

27. Why Me? Why Now? Risk rises ages 40�60 Estrogen level drops during menopause Risk factors Smoking High blood pressure High blood cholesterol Overweight/obesity Physical inactivity Diabetes Family history of early heart disease Age (55 and older for women)

28. Heart Disease Risk Factors Multiply their effects Same lifestyle steps prevent/control many of the risk factors Key Tests For Heart Disease Risk Blood pressure Blood cholesterol Fasting plasma glucose (diabetes test) Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference Electrocardiogram Stress test

29. Have A Heart-To-Heart Ask your doctor about your risk of heart disease Draw up a list of questions before your visit Write down or tape record what the doctor says Tell your doctor your lifestyle behaviors, such as smoking or being physically inactive Tell your doctor any symptoms you feel

30. Why Women Don�t Take Action Against Heart Disease They don�t put their health as a top priority They think they�re not old enough to be at risk They feel too busy to make changes in their lives They�re already feeling stressed They�re tired

31. How To Lower Heart Disease Risk Begin today Be physically active�30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity on most days of the week Follow a healthy eating plan Low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat Limit salt and sodium If you drink alcoholic beverages, have no more than one per day Maintain a healthy weight Balance calories taken in with those used up in physical activity Stop smoking Manage diabetes Take medication, if prescribed

32. Heart Attack Warning Signs Chest discomfort Usually in the center of the chest Lasts for more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back Can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain Discomfort in other areas of the upper body, including pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach Shortness of breath Other symptoms, such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness

33. To Survive a Heart Attack Call 9-1-1 within minutes�5 minutes at most Emergency medical personnel will begin treatment at once Don�t drive yourself to the hospital Uncertainty is normal�don�t be embarrassed by a false alarm Plan ahead Learn the warning signs

34. Resources For a Healthy Heart National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/hearttruth American Heart AssociationSimple Solutionswww.americanheart.org/simplesolutions Office on Women�s Health, DHHSNational Women�s Health Information Centerwww.4woman.gov WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Diseasewww.womenheart.org

35. It All Begins With You Take one step at a time Replace unhealthy habits with healthier ones Eat for heart health Remember that calories count Start walking�try 10 minutes and add time gradually to get 30 minutes a day

36. How To Keep Going View changes as new lifestyle, not quick fixes Set realistic goals Buddy up Don�t worry about a slip Reward your success Be your own advocate�ask questions and seek information