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HOSA competition provides further insight for its members to expand their knowledge about health/medical topics and to explore the field as well as themselves. Hard work pays off, and at competition members are given the chance to receive the recognition for their work. There are many different competitive events that range from skills, debates, interviews, and so many more that can be found on the national HOSA website!
Competitive Events
Health Science and Recognition Events:
Dental Terminology
Medical Spelling
Medical Terminology
Medical Math
Medical Reading
Knowledge Tests:
Human Growth & Development
Pathophysiology
Medical Law and Ethics
Pharmacology
Nutrition
Transcultural Health care
Behavioral Health
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
Healthy Lifestyle
Interviewing Skills
Job Seeking Skills
Health Career Photography
Prepared Speaking
Researched Persuasive Writing & Speaking
Speaking Skills
Health Profession Events:
Biotechnology
Clinical Nursing
Clinical Specialty
Dental Science
Home Health Aid
Medical Assisting
Nursing Assisting
Personal Care
Physical Therapy
Sports Medicine
Veterinary Science
Teamwork Events:
Biomedical Debate
Community Awareness
Creative Problem Solving
Forensic Medicine
Health Career Display
Health Education
HOSA Bowl
Parliamentary Procedure
Public Service Announcement
Medical Innovations
Recognition Events
Barbara James Service Award
HOSA Happenings
MRC Volunteer Recognition
National Service Project
Outstanding HOSA Chapter
* these events do not qualify
a student to attend state/ national
competition
Dental Terminology
Medical Spelling
Medical Terminology
Medical Math
Medical Reading
Knowledge Tests:
Human Growth & Development
Pathophysiology
Medical Law and Ethics
Pharmacology
Nutrition
Transcultural Health care
Behavioral Health
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
Healthy Lifestyle
Interviewing Skills
Job Seeking Skills
Health Career Photography
Prepared Speaking
Researched Persuasive Writing & Speaking
Speaking Skills
Health Profession Events:
Biotechnology
Clinical Nursing
Clinical Specialty
Dental Science
Home Health Aid
Medical Assisting
Nursing Assisting
Personal Care
Physical Therapy
Sports Medicine
Veterinary Science
Teamwork Events:
Biomedical Debate
Community Awareness
Creative Problem Solving
Forensic Medicine
Health Career Display
Health Education
HOSA Bowl
Parliamentary Procedure
Public Service Announcement
Medical Innovations
Recognition Events
Barbara James Service Award
HOSA Happenings
MRC Volunteer Recognition
National Service Project
Outstanding HOSA Chapter
* these events do not qualify
a student to attend state/ national
competition
- RULES AND REGULATIONS
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Important Dates
November 9th, 2020 $30 membership fee due
Turned in to B113 (Bagwell)
January 2021 Online Testing & Area Competition
Online Testing & Area - Virtual
March 23-25, 2021 State Competition
Round Rock, Texas
June 23-26, 2021 International Competition
Orlando, Florida
* Not all events require Online Testing. Check the Event Guidelines on the HOSA website to see if your event has a testing requirement!
Turned in to B113 (Bagwell)
January 2021 Online Testing & Area Competition
Online Testing & Area - Virtual
March 23-25, 2021 State Competition
Round Rock, Texas
June 23-26, 2021 International Competition
Orlando, Florida
* Not all events require Online Testing. Check the Event Guidelines on the HOSA website to see if your event has a testing requirement!
Competition Dress Code
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Professional Attire!
GIRLS: white dress shirt, black dress pants or a skirt below the knees, and a black blazer.
BOYS: white dress shirt, black dress pants, a black blazer, and a blue or maroon tie and a blue or black belt
EVERYONE: Make sure that you are dressing appropriately for your event. Some events require different dress codes. Shoes/Heels must be black and closed toed.
GIRLS: white dress shirt, black dress pants or a skirt below the knees, and a black blazer.
BOYS: white dress shirt, black dress pants, a black blazer, and a blue or maroon tie and a blue or black belt
EVERYONE: Make sure that you are dressing appropriately for your event. Some events require different dress codes. Shoes/Heels must be black and closed toed.
Scholarship Opportunities
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Did you know you could win scholarships through HOSA?
HOSA is proud to partner with Tallo to provide our members with the opportunity to apply for scholarships. Scholarships are generously provided by HOSA partners.
Through this application process, HOSA and its partners provide scholarships to HOSA members in a variety of career fields:
- Audiologist
- Pharmacist
- Dentist/Dental Hygienist
- Nurse/Nurse Specialist
- Allied Health (numerous occupations)
- Physical Therapist
- Doctor/Physician Assistant
- Public Health
- Speech Therapist/Speech-Language Pathologist
- Nuclear Medicine
- Occupational Therapist
- Recreational Therapist
- and others!
1. Join Tallo
- Go to www.tallo.com/hosa
- Click the Start Your Free Profile button and create your account
- All HOSA scholarships will be managed through Tallo
- HOSA Members must have a Tallo account and apply within the application
- Select your account dashboard
- Go to the Opportunities section, click the search icon and search for HOSA under organization name
- Select HOSA Scholarship from the results list
- Follow the steps and provide required information (Your Tallo profile will act as a majority of your application!)
- Please ensure that you have all of the requirements completed before submitting your application
The deadline for applying for scholarships is April 15, 2020!
Essentials for Competition!
Be prepared! Create a to-do list to ensure you have all essential materials for your certain event!
Everyone will need to:
- Obtain Photo Identification of any of the following such as license, school ID, passport, drivers permit!
it must be current, if competitor is unavailable to present an ID of the following click HERE for more information about the form provided!
- Look over your guidelines after you've selected an event to compete in, some events require different materials!
(Continually updated)
Everyone will need to:
- Obtain Photo Identification of any of the following such as license, school ID, passport, drivers permit!
it must be current, if competitor is unavailable to present an ID of the following click HERE for more information about the form provided!
- Look over your guidelines after you've selected an event to compete in, some events require different materials!
(Continually updated)