Teamwork Events
What is one of the most important things your team should do before a HOSA competition?
Review the event guidelines and prepare together!
How many competitors can participate on a HOSA Research Poster team?
Two MINIMUM four MAXIMUM
How many competitors are on a HOSA Bowl team?
Four!
How many competitors make up a HOSA Forensic Science team?
Two!
Two teammates meet after school to quiz each other on competition material and explain the answers they get wrong. Teamwork or Not?
Teamwork!
Your team has four members, and everyone needs to contribute to the project. What is the best way to divide the work?
Assign responsibilities based on each member's strengths, interests, and workload while making sure everyone contributes.
What are the two rounds of the Research Poster competition?
Round One is a digital poster upload, and Round Two involves displaying the poster and presenting the research to judges.
What are the two rounds of HOSA Bowl?
Round One is a written test, and Round Two is a buzzer-style competition.
What are the two rounds of the HOSA Forensic Science competition?
Round One is a written (online) test, and Round Two is a case-study analysis.
One member completes the entire project alone because they believe their teammates will not do a good enough job. Teamwork or Not?
Not Teamwork!
Your teammate disagrees with your approach to a competition task. What should you do?
Listen to their perspective and work together to choose the best approach.
What are the required dimensions and orientation of the printed research poster?
48 inches by 36 inches, in landscape orientation.
What is the medical term for an abnormally fast heart rate?
Tachycardia
Name a type of information or evidence that a team may use when analyzing its Round Two case study.
Any three of the following: physical evidence, police reports, autopsy information, witness or bystander information, and crime-scene observations
Your group studies by splitting the material into sections, teaching each other what you learned, and then taking a practice quiz. Teamwork or Not?
Teamwork!
Your team has a study session coming up, but one member has not finished their assigned section. What should the team do?
Communicate with the member and identify what support is needed.
How much time does a team have to present its research to the judges in Round Two?
Five minutes
How many questions are on the written test, and how much time do competitors have?
50 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes.
How many questions are on the online test?
50!
A teammate gives you constructive criticism about your presentation. You immediately become defensive and refuse to consider their suggestions. Teamwork or Not?
Not Teamwork!
Why is reviewing the event guidelines important?
Reviewing the guidelines helps ensure the team's work meets the competition's expectations.
What kind of issue must a HOSA Research Poster topic address?
A health-related issue that can be researched in the team's local community.
Which organelle is responsible for producing most of a cell's ATP through cellular respiration?
The mitochondria!
Where are blowfly eggs usually found on a dead body?
Close to a wound or natural orifice
Your team has a major exam approaching. One member suggests studying alone, another wants group study sessions, and another prefers practice questions. What is the best way to combine these approaches so the whole team benefits?
Teamwork! Create a study plan that combines independent studying, collaborative review, and practice questions. Divide topics when helpful, teach one another, and check everyone's understanding!