Competitive Events Guidelines

The 2019-2020 HOSA Competititve Event Guidelines will be posted on September 1, 2019. Please see links below for the 2018-2019 guidelines. For preview information on the 19-20 guidelines, please see the first few links posted at: http://www.hosa.org/CEUsefulTools 

HOSA Handbook Section B - The HOSA Competitive Events Program:

A necessary instructional resource for HOSA chapter members and the local Health Science teacher/HOSA advisor is Section B. Section B provides all current information pertaining to the HOSA Competitive Events Program to enhance leadership and technical skill development in the classroom and to guide competition at the local, district/regional, state and international levels.  This publication includes "General Rules and Regulations"; specific Competitive Events Guidelines and competency based performance rating sheets; Competitive Event Appendices;   and selected policies and procedures pertaining to administration of, preparation for and participation in HOSA competitive events.

A History of the CE Program / Section B can be found HERE.

2018-2019 Event Guidelines:

Health Science Events

• Dental Terminology
• Medical Spelling
• Medical Terminology**
• Medical Math
• Medical Reading**
• KT - Behavioral Health
• KT - Health Career Exploration(Middle School Only)**
• KT - Human Growth and Development
• KT - Medical Law and Ethics
• KT - Nutrition**
• KT - Pharmacology
• KT - Pathophysiology
• KT - Transcultural Healthcare

Health Professions Events

• Biomedical Laboratory Science
• Clinical Nursing
• Clinical Specialty
• Dental Science
• Home Health Aide
• Medical Assisting
  • Medical Assisting Fillable Form - Skill II
  • Medical Assisting Fillable Form - Skill III
• Nursing Assisting
• Personal Care*
• Pharmacy Science
• Physical Therapy
• Sports Medicine
• Veterinary Science

Emergency Preparedness Events

• CERT Skills
• CPR/First Aid
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Epidemiology
• Life Support Skills* 
• MRC Partnership
• Public Health**

Leadership Events

• Extemporaneous Health Poster**
• Extemporaneous Writing
• Health Career Photography
• Healthy Lifestyle**
• Interviewing Skills*
• Job Seeking Skills
• Prepared Speaking**
• Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking
• Speaking Skills*/**

Teamwork Events

• Biomedical Debate
  • BD Contact Cards
• Community Awareness
• Creative Problem Solving
• Forensic Science
• Health Career Display**
• Health Education**
• HOSA Bowl
  • HB Contact Cards
• Existing Medical Innovation
• Original Medical Innovation
• Parliamentary Procedure
• Public Service Announcement

Recognition Events

• Barbara James Service Award**
• HOSA Happenings**
• Healthcare Issues Exam
• HOSA Service Project**
• Outstanding HOSA Achievement
• Outstanding HOSA Chapter Middle School
• Outstanding HOSA Chapter Secondary and Postsecondary / Collegiate
  • HOSA Week Proclamation
  • HOSA Week Ideas
• Outstanding HOSA Leader
• MRC Volunteer Recognition

* MUST be classified under the provision of the 2004 reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

** Event Includes Middle School Division