test events
this event tests competitors on their knowledge of teeth, oral anatomy, and common dental procedures.
what is dental terminology?
This teamwork event challenges competitors to research and present solutions to a real-world community health issue
what is public health?
In this event, competitors deliver a 4–5 minute speech they’ve written in advance on a topic related to the HOSA theme.
what is prepared speaking?
This event combines knowledge of healthcare and athletics to prepare competitors for careers treating sports-related injuries
what is sports medicine?
This event challenges teams to research and debate a controversial topic in health or medicine
what is biomedical debate?
this test event involves making calculations and solving equations relating to healthcare.
what is medical terminology?
In this event, competitors demonstrate skills like patient assessment, bleeding control, and airway management.
what is emergency medical technician (emt)?
This event simulates a real job application process, including a cover letter, résumé, and interview
what is job seeking skills?
This event focuses on animal health, anatomy, and the care of both large and small animals.
This event tests competitors’ ability to analyze crime scene evidence and apply problem-solving skills to criminal investigations.
what is forensic science?
this event focuses on the study of drugs, their effects, dosages, and how they are used in healthcare.
what is pharmacology?
This event evaluates competitors’ ability to respond to basic medical emergencies such as choking or cardiac arrest
what is cpr/first aid?
In this event, competitors submit a portfolio of three photographs and write captions describing each health professional’s role.
what is health career photography?
This event evaluates skills like taking vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining patient comfort.
what is nursing assisting?
This team event tests competitors’ knowledge of health science, HOSA history, and current healthcare topics in a fast-paced buzzer round.
what is hosa bowl?
this event tests knowledge of mental health disorders, treatments, and human behavior.
what is behavioral health?
This event involves studying patterns, causes, and effects of diseases within populations.
what is epidemiology?
This event blends science and design, allowing students to present research findings on a healthcare topic
what is research poster?
This event tests knowledge and skills related to helping patients regain independence in daily life activities
what is occupational therapy?
This teamwork event allows competitors to research and create a visual display about a chosen health career.
what is health career display?
This event covers legal responsibilities, patient rights, and ethical decision-making in healthcare
what is medical law and ethics?
In this event, teams create a presentation or social media campaign to raise awareness about mental well-being
what is mental health promotion?
This event tests a competitor’s ability to write an organized essay on a health policy topic within a limited time frame
extemporaneous writing-health policy
In this event, competitors demonstrate aseptic technique, instrument identification, and surgical setup
what is surgical technologist?
In this event, teams design a lesson plan and educational activity to promote healthy behaviors in their community.
what is health education?