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”; specificCompetitive 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
- 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
- Community Awareness
- Creative Problem Solving
- Forensic Science
- Health Career Display**
- Health Education**
- HOSA Bowl
- 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
- 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