2026 CE ILC Updates
Event Updates and Announcements for ILC 2026
All competitors should READ the EVENT GUIDELINES for their respective events. Additionally, announcements and changes related to competition will be shared on this page so check back here frequently as ILC approaches.
To ensure that your achievements are celebrated during the Recognition Receptions, please register for all qualifying Recognition Events.
PA – Medical Case Challenge will not be a competitive event at ILC 2026. A showcase of the event will be provided.
The tentative schedule has been reposted as of April 9, 2026. Family Medicine Physician will begin for competitors with first appointment at 3:30 pm.
You can find the video HERE.
To promote competitor privacy, all appointments and Round 2 lists will be posted using: Competitor Initials, HOSA Member Number, School, and State. Work with your Local Advisor to obtain your member number.
Tiebreakers are written on the back of the scantrons, with the exception of Foundations of Medical Terminology, Medical Terminology, Dental Terminology, Medical Math, Math for Health Careers, and Math for Health Professionals.
All participants competing off-site must maintain a physical or digital signed copy of their liability form on their person. We’ve implemented this measure to support emergency protocols and ensure participant safety.
All members attending off-site events must use the provided transportation.
Per the ILC Guide, there will be numerous events that begin testing on Wednesday, June 17. Be sure to check the CE Schedule to ensure you arrive in Indianapolis in time to compete in your scheduled event. https://hosa.org/ilccompete/
The guidelines can be found HERE. Register by May 15th to take the test at ILC 2026.
HOSA History Exam winners will be recognized during the Friday evening Recognition Session.
Recognition Event Receptions
HOSA members who excelled in specific recognition events will be celebrated at a special reception during the ILC. Hosted by the appropriate sponsor, this reception will provide a platform to celebrate HOSA members’ achievements and hard work, learn more about the event, showcase exemplary projects, and recognize each honoree’s dedication. Each sponsor will congratulate each recipient with a handshake and photo opportunity. The tentative schedule of receptions is as follows:
Tuesday, June 16:
6:00 pm – Outstanding HOSA Achievement (during State Advisor dinner)
Thursday, June 18:
9:00 am – America’s Blood Centers
11:00 am – HOSA Happenings
12:30 pm – Barbara James Service Award
2:00 pm – NMDP HOSA Service Project
3:30 – 4:30 pm Health Literacy Ambassador and Emotional Well-Being Challenge
Friday, June 19:
8:30 am – Outstanding HOSA Leader (during Business Session)
8:30 am – Hilarity for Charity
10:00 am – American Red Cross Chapter Recognition & Diversity of Blood Supply
1:00 pm – Healthcare Issues Exam
3:00 pm – Body Interact Tournament Challenge
Many events have required digital uploads by May 15, 2026. When material is submitted digitally, the content will be pre-judged before ILC in Indianapolis. Please be sure you read your event guidelines to see if your event has a required digital upload. IF YOU DO NOT UPLOAD THE REQUIRED MATERIAL BY MAY 15, YOU WILL NOT BE GIVEN A COMPETITOR APPOINTMENT TIME FOR ILC. Instructions for uploading materials can be found here.
If a competitor used the HOSA Digital Upload System as a requirement at their SLC, the competitor MUST upload an ADDITIONAL submission for ILC by May 15.
The testing timeframe and schedule this year is NEW! There are “one day testing windows” for multiple events. Be sure you have read the full ILC Guide.
Tests at ILC are given using paper and pencil. Competitors will receive a printed test booklet containing the test questions. Competitors will also receive a paper scantron where they will bubble-in their answer choices, along with an event evaluation. Competitors will have additional time to complete both the test and evaluation prior to check-out. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure they read the test instructions and complete these items within the allotted time allowed.
Per the guidelines, it is also the COMPETITORS’s responsibility to bring #2 pencils to use during testing. HOSA does not provide pencils. Please come prepared. If there are tablecloths on a testing table, place your scantron on top of your testing booklet to bubble (for a harder surface).
New this year! Competitors may bring neon colored foam earplugs for noise control into the testing room. Earbuds are NOT allowed. Let event personnel know any questions or concerns. This is a shared space so thank you for your cooperation and patience!
For ILC 2026, Round Two Info Sheets will be posted for off-site events only.
The Round Two Info Sheets will be posted at the same time as the round two finalist names. They will include details about the site, busing, and competition process for events taking place at university and industry locations away from Indianapolis Convention Center. These events include: BT, CERT Skills, CLS, CN, CPR, DS, EMT, HHA, MA, NA, OT, PCT, PHL, PT, RT, RX, SM, ST and VS.
Biotech Rd 2 Info Sheet
Clinical Nursing Rd 2 Info Sheet
CPR RD 2 Info Sheet
EMT RD 2 Info Sheet
SM RD 2 Info Sheet
VS RD 2 Info Sheet
PCT Rd 2 Info Sheet
DS Rd 2 Info Sheet
CLS Rd 2 Info Sheet
MA Rd 2 Info Sheet
HHA Rd 2 Info Sheet
PT Rd 2 Info Sheet
RT Rd 2 Info Sheet
PHL Rd 2 Info Sheet
NA Rd 2 Info Sheet
RX Rd 2 Info Sheet
OT Rd 2 Info Sheet
ST Rd 2 Info Sheet
The Middle School Division is growing. You should expect fierce competition, so be prepared. Not all competitors will advance to the Second Round.
