Academy students participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) as part of their Academy Course. The professional student leadership organization for Health and Medical Science students is, HOSA, Future Health Professionals. Part of the program of work set by the Virginia State Executive Council, students participate in the Monthly Awareness Campaign, bringing attention to diseases and conditions.
Please support the Awareness Campaign by wearing a monthly color on the designated dates. Students will share educational material, posters, and pass out ribbons.
Health Care Professionals, interested in supporting and/or participating in the HOSA Awareness Campaign as a guest speaker or to share information, please contact West Potomac Academy.
HOSA Awareness Campaign 2017-18
October 17: Breast Cancer, PINK
November 15: Diabetes, ROYAL BLUE
December 15: AIDS, RED
January 17: Dental Health, WHITE
February 14: Heart Health, RED
March 15: Brain Injury, GREY
April 17: Autism, RED/BLUE
May 15: Skin Cancer/Melanoma, BLACK
Academy students participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) as part of their Academy Course. The professional student leadership organization for Health and Medical Science students is, HOSA, Future Health Professionals. Part of the program of work set by the Virginia State Executive Council, students participate in the Monthly Awareness Campaign, bringing attention to diseases and conditions.
Please support the Awareness Campaign by wearing a monthly color on the designated dates. Students will share educational material, posters, and pass out ribbons.
Health Care Professionals, interested in supporting and/or participating in the HOSA Awareness Campaign as a guest speaker or to share information, please contact West Potomac Academy.
HOSA Awareness Campaign 2017-18
October 17: Breast Cancer, PINK
November 15: Diabetes, ROYAL BLUE
December 15: AIDS, RED
January 17: Dental Health, WHITE
February 14: Heart Health, RED
March 15: Brain Injury, GREY
April 17: Autism, RED/BLUE
May 15: Skin Cancer/Melanoma, BLACK