Competition useful tools
Be sure to also read the General Rules and Regulations and CE Appendices for important information related to CE.
- Resource Overview (video 0:36)
- On-Demand Lessons (video 4:10)
- Judge Feedback Resources (video 2:25)
- Curriculum Resources (video 1:24)
- Event History (video 2:07)
25-26 PPT Summarizing Key Changes to Guidelines(Updated August 16, 2025)
25-26 CE Updates Summary (Updated August 1, 2025)
25-26 CE Abbreviations – A helpful listing of all events in the HOSA CE Program.
Participation in many HOSA Competitive Events at ILC requires competitors to upload digital materials. For the 2025 – 2026 membership year, the HOSA Digital Upload System, will be used. This integrates with the existing HOSA Conference Management System (CMS) so the uploads will be very user-friendly for members and advisors. All instructions for the HOSA Digital Upload System and Competitive Events can be found in the event guidelines and summarized here.
VIDEO: How to Choose HOSA Events
See below to select the appropriate 2025-26 flow chart below to help students determine the best HOSA competitive event for them:
Tips from Judges for CE Success (overview applicable across multiple events)
Health Professions Events
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Lab Science
- Clinical Nursing
- Clinical Specialty
- Dental Science
- Family Medicine Physician
- Home Health Aide
- Medical Assisting
- Nursing Assisting / Personal Care
- Patient Care Technician
- Pharmacy Science
- Phlebotomy
- Physical Therapy
- Respiratory Therapy
- Sports Medicine
- Veterinary Science
Emergency Preparedness Events
Leadership Events
- Extemporaneous Writing Health Policy
- Health Career Photography
- Healthy Living
- Interviewing Skills / Job Seeking Skills
- Prepared Speaking / Speaking Skills
- Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking
- Research Poster
Teamwork Events
- Biomedical Debate
- Community Awareness
- Creative Problem Solving
- Forensic Science
- Health Career Display
- Health Education
- Medical Innovation
- Parliamentary Procedure
- Public Service Announcement
Middle School Only Events
- Foundations of Vet Science
- Life Threatening Situations
- Extemporaneous Health Poster
- Health Career Preparation
- Dynamic Decisions
- Exploring Medical Innovation
Member video on Student Self-Assessment and Other Tools for CE Prep
These instructions help competitors and local chapter advisors learn the process for tracking volunteer hours/activities and money raised for Barbara James Service Award, HOSA Service Project, Health Literacy Ambassador (new for 24-25), and American Red Cross Volunteer Service (new for 24-25).
*These brackets can be used for both HOSA Bowl and Biomedical Debate, just change the title to the correct event name.
HB/BD Seeding Chart – 32 Competitors
HB/BD Seeding Chart – 16 Competitors
HB/BD Seeding Chart – 8 Competitors
BD Timer Video (Optional use by states to help BD event timers stay on track)
