FAQ for the State Leadership Conference

Yes, any family or guests 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 or chaperone, so your registration number stays the same, but no refunds will be given after the registration deadline. If replacing a student, they may compete in the same event the previous student was registered for or not at all. Competitive Events may not be changed after the deadline.

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

Yes, if a student does not attend the SLC, they will be disqualified from the awards.

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

See Dress Code section

See Dress Code section

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 deadline state listed deadline. ILC deadline is posted in the event guidelines as appropriate.

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 Send check to:
ATTN: Cal-HOSA
P.O. Box 1286
Owasso, OK 74055

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

An officer advisor must attend all times throughout the 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.