Student Organizations
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
The
goal of effective health information management (HIM) is to
provide quality healthcare to the public. Personal health
information is a valuable resource to individuals, their
families, and the doctors, nurses, and other healthcare
professionals who provide treatment and care. HIM professionals
reach out at the community level to share their knowledge of
health information and medical records directly with the public
to help them understand and manage their personal health
information and improve the quality of their care.
American Academy of Procedural Codes (AAPC)
AAPC
provides education and professional certification to
physician-based medical coders and to elevate the standards of
medical coding by providing student training, certification,
ongoing edcuation, networking, and job opportunities.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Future
Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a non-profit, local, district,
regional, state, and national organization for all middle and high school
students participating in business and business-related programs.
In Florida, FBLA functions as an integral part of the instructional
program of business technology education program in secondary school and
career centers. This
organization provides students with the opportunity to apply their classroom
instruction in business practices and procedures to leadership development
activities and competitive event experiences.
Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA)
FFEA provides a forum for students to become aware of career opportunities
in education and nurtures their interest in teaching as a career.
Each year, the Department coordinates state conferences for
postsecondary chapters and senior high student members and their advisors.
Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
HOSA
is a national student organization endorsed by the U.S.
Department of Education and the Health Science Technology
Education Division of ACTE. HOSA’s two-fold mission is to
promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to
enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.
HOSA’s goal is to encourage all health occupations instructors
and students to join and be actively involved in the HSTE-HOSA
Partnership.
HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary, postsecondary, adult, and collegiate students enrolled in HSTE programs. HOSA is 100% health care!
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is a non-profit honor
organization for outstanding students enrolled in secondary schools, career
and technical education centers, technical and community colleges, private
occupational training institutions, and colleges with technical majors.
Qualification for membership is based upon: 1) a desire to pursue a
career in the student's program of study; 2) scholastic achievement; 3)
honesty; 4) dependability; 5) pride in work performed; 6) responsibility; 7)
cooperation and ability to work well with others: 8) interest in learning,
initiative, leadership; and 9) citizenship. At least 50% of a student's
program must be completed with a competency/grade point average of not less
than 3.5 and an attendance record of at least 85%.
National Association of Practical Nursing Education Service (NAPNES)
NAPNES is the oldest association that advocates the education and practice
of practical and vocational nurses.
NAPNES was founded in 1941 by Practical Nursing Educators; NAPNES has
grown to become a multi-disciplinary organization that welcomes not only LP/VNs,
but also RNs, MDs, Student Practical Nursing Schools, agencies,
organizations, lay community and other individuals that are interested in
promoting the professional practice and education of practical nurses.
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is one of the most selected organizations by high school and adult
students at RCC. It promotes
high standards relative to work ethics, craftsmanship, scholarship, and
safety while fostering a respect for the dignity of work.
Additionally, SkillsUSA helps students relate their training
experiences to the workplace and their search for meaning, identity, and
achievement. Emphasis is placed
upon functions involving labor and management and their interdependence and
importance.
SkillsUSA participants hone their skills in many trades, including Carpentry, Automotive, Welding, Culinary, and others. Skill development and recognition is fostered through local, regional, state, national, and international programs, competitions and awards. Opportunities to develop leadership skills are provided through workshops and seminars, while competitive activities help develop mastery of trade skills. Membership in the organization also helps students learn to work together and prepare for the workforce competitions and awards. Opportunities to develop leadership skills are provided through workshops and seminars, while competitive activities help develop mastery of trade skills. Membership in the organization also helps students learn to work together and prepare for the workforce.