The Caldwell Regional Career Center HOSA Club attended the Kentucky State Health Occupations Students of America Convention in Louisville March 14th-16th.
Thirty-two students attended and competed in various contests during their stay at the Crowne Plaza Hotel with 18 students qualifying to advance to the next round. They had 3 students place in the top 5 in the State with Marissa Smith placing 2nd in Medical Law and Ethics and winning a scholarship to Sullivan University. Smith shared she had to place in the regional contest to move on to the state competition.
click to download audioSmith explained she competed in a written contest containing 100 questions.
click to download audioShe added there were a lot more activities at the convention other than the contests.
click to download audioSmith shared her plans after graduation.
click to download audioThe other students placing in the top 5 at the State Convention were Avery Thompson placing 4th in Nursing Assistant and Raylan Morse placing 5th in Cultural Diversity.
