Competitive Event Guidelines

SECONDARY/ POSTSECONDARY/ COLLEGIATE COMPETITIVE EVENTS

Choose a max of two events:  one (RED), one (BLUE)  for CE State Qualifying Event

… SLC Choose only the events you Qualified for in the RED and BLUE events

add  unlimited GREEN and BROWN events for the State Leadership Conference in April 1-3, 2027

PS/SS CE at a Glance

Competitive Events

Timeline Important Dates

  • JANUARY 19-25, 2027 --ONLINE TESTING WINDOWMANDATORY CE STATE QUALIFYING EVENT
  • JANUARY 21, 2027 --DIGITAL UPLOAD DUE (Unless Noted otherwise)MANDATORY CE STATE QUALIFYING EVENT
  • FEBRUARY 2, 2027- CE STATE QUALIFIERS POSTEDCOMPETITORS QUALIFIED FOR SLC
  • APRIL 1, 2027 -- ROUND 1 - SCANTRON TEST - SEE APP FOR TESTING TIMESQUALIFIED COMPETITORS FOR SLC
  • APRIL 1-3, 2027POST ROUND 2 APPT TIMES & BUS TIMES for SKILLS & PRESENTATIONS

Health Science Events

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  • Behavioral HealthCE Qualifier Online 50Q Test 60 min | State (SLC) In-person 50Q Test 60 min
  • Biomedical Equipment Tech CE Qualifier Online 50Q Test 60 min | State (SLC) In-person 50Q Test 60 min
  • Dental TerminologyCE Qualifier Online 50Q Test 60 min | State (SLC) In-person 50Q Test 60 min
  • Healthcare Administration CE Qualifier Online 50Q Test 60 min | State (SLC) In-person 50Q Test 60 min
  • Health InformaticsCE Qualifier Online 50Q Test 60 min | State (SLC) In-person 50Q Test 60 min
  • Human Growth & DevelopmentCE Qualifier Online 50Q Test 60 min | State (SLC) In-person 50Q Test 60 min
  • Medical Law & EthicsCE Qualifier Online 50Q Test 60 min | State (SLC) In-person 50Q Test 60 min
  • Medical MathCE Qualifier Online 50Q Test 60 min | State (SLC) In-person 50Q Test 60 min
  • Medical ReadingCE Qualifier Online 50Q Test 60 min | State (SLC) In-person 50Q Test 60 min
  • Medical SpellingCE Qualifier 50Q Online Test 60 min
    RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    RD 2 (SLC) Spelldown In-Person
  • Medical TerminologyCE Qualifier Online 50Q Test 60 min | State (SLC) In-person 50Q Test 60 min
  • NutritionCE Qualifier Online 50Q Test 60 min | State (SLC) In-person 50Q Test 60 min
  • PathophysiologyCE Qualifier Online 50Q Test 60 min | State (SLC) In-person 50Q Test 60 min
  • PharmacologyCE Qualifier Online 50Q Test 60 min | State (SLC) In-person 50Q Test 60 min
  • World Health & DisparitiesCE Qualifier Online 50Q Test 60 min | State (SLC) In-person 50Q Test 60 min

Health Professions Events

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  • Biotechnology*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 (SLC) Skills
  • Clinical Laboratory Science | Medical Laboratory Scientist*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 (SLC) Skills
  • Clinical Nursing*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 (SLC) Skills
  • Dental Science*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 (SLC) Skills
  • Medical Assisting*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 (SLC) Skills
  • Nursing Assisting*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 (SLC) Skills
  • Pharmacy Science*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 (SLC) Skills
  • Phlebotomy*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 (SLC) Skills
  • Physical Therapy*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 (SLC) Skills
  • Sports Medicine*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 (SLC) Skills
  • Veterinary Science*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 (SLC) Skills

Emergency Preparedness Events

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**Digital Upload required for CE State Qualifying event 

  • CERT Skills*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 (SLC) Skills
  • CPR / First Aid*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 (SLC) Skills
  • Emergency Medical Technician*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 (SLC) Skills
  • Epidemiology*CE Qualifier Online 50Q Test 60 min
    * State (SLC) 50 Q Test 60 min In-Person
  • Life Support Skills * IDEA*No Test for CE Qualifier
    *Register for SLC ONLY Skills only
  • Mental Health Promotion** *CE Qualifier Digital Upload
    *NO Digital UPLOAD SLC
    * SLC Presentation Appt Time
  • Public Health***CE Qualifier Digital Upload
    *NO Digital UPLOAD SLC
    * SLC Presentation Appt Time

Leadership  Events

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**Digital Upload required for CE State Qualifying event 

  • Extemporaneous Writing- Health Policy**CA Modified Event for CE Qualifier
    CE Qualifier**ZOOM + Digital Upload on Jan 23
    SLC In-Person Event
  • Health Career Photography** *CE Qualifier Digital Upload
    *NO Digital UPLOAD SLC
    *SLC Presentation Appt Time
  • Healthy Living*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 SLC Presentation
  • Interviewing Skills* IDEA *CE Qualifier Digital Upload
    *NO Digital UPLOAD SLC
    *SLC Presentation Appt Time
  • Job Seeking Skills** *CE Qualifier Digital Upload
    *NO Digital UPLOAD SLC
    *SLC Presentation Appt Time
  • Prepared Speaking**CA Modified Event for *CE Qualifier Digital Upload
    *NO Digital UPLOAD SLC
    *SLC Presentation Appt Time
  • Research Persuasive Writing and Speaking** *CE Qualifier Digital Upload
    *NO Digital UPLOAD SLC
    *SLC Presentation Appt Time
  • Speaking Skills** IDEACA Modified Event *CE Qualifier Digital Upload
    *NO Digital UPLOAD SLC
    *SLC Presentation Appt Time
  • Organizational Leadership - ONLINE TESTONLINE TEST FEBRUARY 22-26, 2027 SLC ONLY

Teamwork Events

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  • Biomedical Debate*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 Debate
  • Community Awareness** *CE Qualifier Digital Upload
    *NO Digital UPLOAD SLC
    *SLC Presentation Appt Time
  • Creative Problem Solving*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 (SLC) Presentation
  • Forensic Science*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 (SLC) Case Study
  • Health Career Display** *CE Qualifier Digital Upload
    *NO Digital UPLOAD SLC
    *SLC Presentation Appt Time
  • Health Education** *CE Qualifier Digital Upload
    *NO Digital UPLOAD SLC
    *SLC Presentation Appt Time
  • HOSA Bowl*CE Qualifier Online Test 50Q 60 min
    *RD 1 (SLC) 50Q Test 60 min In-Person
    *Top Scorers Advance to RD 2 (SLC) Buzzer Bracket
  • Medical Innovation** *CE Qualifier Digital Upload
    *NO Digital UPLOAD SLC
    *SLC Presentation Appt Time
  • Public Service Announcement** *CE Qualifier Digital Upload
    *NO Digital UPLOAD SLC
    *SLC Presentation Appt Time
  • Research Poster *CE Qualifier Digital Upload
    *NO Digital UPLOAD SLC
    *SLC Presentation Appt Time
  • Emotional Well-Being Challenge****Exception - Register for CE State Qualifying to Upload Digital requirements January 21, 2027***
    *No Digital UPLOAD SLC
    *SLC Interview Time

Recognition Events for SLC Only

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Choose as many as many as you are able to participate in

 

  • America's Blood Centers & HOSA Blood DriveTrack to Sponsor Page March 11, 2027
  • American Red Cross Chapter RecognitionMember Activity Tracking March 4
  • American Red Cross Diversify the Blood SupplyTeams that choose to complete the “Diversifying the Blood Supply – Diversity Outreach Video” project submit to link in guidelines
  • Barbara James Service Award Member Activity Tracking March 4
  • Emotional Well-Being Challenge****Exception - Register for CE State Qualifying to Upload Digital requirements Jan 14, 2026***
    *No Digital UPLOAD SLC
    *SLC Interview Time
  • Healthcare Issues Exam- ONLINE TESTONLINE 50Q TEST 60 min FEBRUARY 22-26, 2027
  • Health Literacy AmbassadorMember Activity Tracking March 11, 2027
    *Must complete both levels to be recognized
  • HOSA Service Project
  • HOSA Happenings**DIGITAL UPLOAD SLC FEBRUARY 26, 2027
    *Optional Project Display time SLC
  • Hilarity for Charity RecognitionILC Recognition Only

Online Testing Dates

Testing at local chapter school site with proctors

Mon – Fri
6:00A.M. – 8:00P.M.

 

IMPORTANT

  • No Open Book
  • No Notes
  • No Web Surfing
  • No Modified Times

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