Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

No

No

While a bow-tie is not acceptable with the official HOSA uniform, it is acceptable with Business Attire.

Flip-flops and thong sandals are flat, backless, made of rubber or leather, plain or embellished with beads, etc., consisting of a flat sole held loosely on the foot by a Y-shaped strap, like a thin thong, that passes between the first (big) and second toes and around either side of the foot.

Students who are attending  FLC must be registered for FLC and accompanied by an advisor. 

No, chapters must be affiliated to attend.

No, the registration will close approximately one week prior to the scheduled event.

No, all attendees are required to wear HOSA Blues.

Yes, however,  students must be registered by an advisor and at least one advisor per chapter must be registered.

No, chapters must be affiliated to attend.

In order to qualify to compete in competitive events at SLC you must participate in CE State Qualifying Event. 

Yes, any family or guests who register for the conference may attend those sessions if there is enough capacity.

As we will recognize the chapter, and not a specific student, it does not matter which student is registered for that event, as long as you register one student to let us know your chapter is participating. Please do not register multiple students, as this would indicate multiple submissions.

You can replace the student in a team event if that student participated in that event at RCE. 

If replacing a student not on a team event, they may only participate in leadership activities and ATC Testing. 

Meals are not provided, but there are many food options close the Convention Center

HOSA Blues – refer to Dress Code section on website

See individual event guidelines. Each competitive event may have its own dress code. If a dress code is not specified, then competitors must wear HOSA Blues attire.

Hours must be logged in the HOSA Tracking System before the state deadline listed in the Cal-HOSA competitive event guidelines.

ILC deadline is posted in the ILC event guidelines.

No exceptions will be made for competitive event times. It is the understanding of California HOSA that in an organization of Future Health Professionals, events will be taken seriously and made a priority.

Registration fees should be sent to address noted at the top part of your invoice

Payment to the hotel will need to be taken care of prior to arrival or by school check/credit card upon arrival.

A chapter advisor must attend the entire SLC.  If not, the chapter will be sent home at the chapter’s/district’s expense.

Cal-HOSA requires a minimum of 1:10 ratio, but you must comply with your district ratio if it is more stringent.

For matters governed by local policy or law, including but not limited to health guidance, safety procedures, emergency conditions, travel advisories, or similar circumstances, chapters must follow the direction of their school district, governing board, and applicable legal authorities. 

Yes, if a student does not attend the SLC, they will not receive their awards.

Students may compete in one (1) test only event from the health science events category. They can also compete in one (1) event from one of the following categories: health professions, emergency preparedness, leadership, and teamwork. Students can compete in an unlimited number of recognition events and ATC Testing.

The student can compete in those competitive events that California hosts.  Please see California SLC Competitive Event guidelines on Cal-HOSA website. 

No, unless there is a verifiable emergency, and this must be sent to the State Advisor in writing for consideration on a case-by-case basis.

No

No, and neither can a parent nor another student.

A proctor is selected by the advisor and should be an administrator or someone employed by the school district other than the advisor.