HOSA members are encouraged to take full advantage of the HOSA Competitive Events Program, a constantly expanding and improving series of health care related competitive events.  Competitive events are designed to provide a system for recognizing the competencies developed by members through Health and Biomedical Science class instruction, related job training and activities. Individual members and teams are evaluated according to set standards of performance by professionals from the health care community appropriate to each event. Those who prepare for an event are developing the knowledge and skills to become future health professionals.

Tips for Success at the ILC Competitive Events

• Study the Guidelines: In order to be successful, you must follow the rules! Be sure to bring your copy of the guidelines to the event orientation.
• Be Test Ready: Don’t forget to bring two #2 pencils! Many HOSA events include a round one test and the use of Scantron forms that require #2 pencils.
• Choose the Right Event for You: There are over 103 competitive events, be sure to pick the right one for you!

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

HOSA members with disabilities or who do not speak English will be reasonably accommodated in national competitive events through event modification as a means of providing an equal competitive opportunity. Such members may be allowed to provide and utilize special equipment that HOSA may not be able to provide. For Spanish speaking competitors, HOSA will make every effort to find interpreters as needed. Requests for reasonable accommodation must be indicated on the HOSA International Leadership Conference registration form and submitted to HOSA Headquarters by the May 15 deadline.