2023-2024 Competitive Event Guidelines

National Geographic Learning Academic Testing Center
(Secondary, Postsecondary/Collegiate and Alumni)

Provided by:

Competitors may:
1. Participate in as many NGL-ATC events at ILC as they wish, if the tests are paid for, and if the competitor can logistically sit to test in events for which they are      registered.
2.  Enter only ONE regular competitive event at the ILC.
3.  Participate in as many Recognition Category Events as they wish.

These guidelines are written for ILC. States may have different event processes and deadlines, including upload deadlines! Be sure you check with your local/state advisors (or state websites) to determine what content is required to be uploaded to the HOSA Digital Upload System for all regional and state conferences, and for all processes that may be unique to your state. 

  • 3.1.24 The link for submitting activities in the American Red Cross Volunteer Recognition Event has been updated. 
  • 2.7.24  Clarification of infant compression ratio for 2 person CPR has been updated on the CPR guidelines.
  • 2.7.24  Additional information regarding the Adminster Naloxone Skill has been added to EMT guidelines.
  • 1.23.24  The HOSA Service Project guidelines have been updated.
  • 1.17.24  The link for Online CERT Training has been updated.
  • 12.12.23 Sterile gloves have been removed from the equipment competitor’s provide in Phlebotomy Event.
  • 11.3.23 PC – Skill III has been updated.
  • 10.27.23EMT – Editorial changes have been made to Skill I &  Skill VIII.
  • 10.19.23  MI – Clarification of no photo uploads are required.  A2 on the rubric has been changed to reflect prototype is included in the exhibit.
  • 10.13.23 EMT – Clarification regarding obtaining Naloxone Trainer has been added to Skill IX.
  • 10.10.23 Information regarding periodic table of elements has been added to Biochemistry & Organic Chemistry Test.

HOSA Handbook Section B – The Competitive Event Program Consists of the Following:

  • General Rules and Regulations – rules pertaining to all competitors in all events
  • Competitive Event Appendices – additional forms and processes used as part of the CE Program
  • Specific Competitive Event Guideline files (found below) which include competency based performance rating sheets

Allied Health Statistics

Allied Health Statistics

GUIDELINES

Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy & Physiology

GUIDELINES

Biochemistry

Biochemistry

GUIDELINES

Biology

Biology

GUIDELINES

Career Development

Career Development

GUIDELINES

Microbiology

Microbiology

GUIDELINES

Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

GUIDELINES

General Chemistry

General Chemistry

GUIDELINES

Human Heredity

Human Heredity

GUIDELINES

Physics College

Physics College

GUIDELINES

Math For Health Professionals

Math For Health Professionals

GUIDELINES

Provided by Health Career Sponsors

AAFP Family Medicine Career Test

AAFP Family Medicine Career Test

GUIDELINES

Leadership

Leadership

GUIDELINES

Occupational Safety & Health

Occupational Safety & Health

GUIDELINES
Secondary and Postsecondary/Collegiate Events

Health Science Events

Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health

GUIDELINES

Cultural Diversities & Disparities

Cultural Diversities & Disparities

GUIDELINES

Dental Terminology

Dental Terminology

GUIDELINES

Health Informatics

Health Informatics

GUIDELINES

Human Growth & Development

Human Growth & Development

GUIDELINES

Medical Law & Ethics

Medical Law & Ethics

GUIDELINES

Medical Math

Medical Math

GUIDELINES

Medical Reading

Medical Reading

GUIDELINES

Medical Spelling

Medical Spelling

GUIDELINES

Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology

GUIDELINES

Nutrition

Nutrition

GUIDELINES

Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology

GUIDELINES

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

GUIDELINES

Health Professions Events

Biotechnology

NEW - Biotechnology

GUIDELINES

Clinical Laboratory Science

Clinical Laboratory Science

GUIDELINES

Clinical Nursing

Clinical Nursing

GUIDELINES

Clinical Specialty

Clinical Specialty

GUIDELINES

Dental Science

Dental Science

GUIDELINES

Family Medicine Physician

Family Medicine Physician

GUIDELINES

Home Health Aide

Home Health Aide

GUIDELINES

Medical Assisting

Medical Assisting

GUIDELINES

Nursing Assisting

Nursing Assisting

GUIDELINES

Personal Care*

IDEA qualified event

Personal Care*

GUIDELINES

Pharmacy Science

Pharmacy Science

GUIDELINES

Phlebotomy - NEW

Phlebotomy

GUIDELINES

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

GUIDELINES

Respiratory Therapy - NEW

Respiratory Therapy

GUIDELINES

Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

GUIDELINES

Veterinary Science

Veterinary Science

GUIDELINES
Emergency Preparedness Events

CERT Skills

CERT Skills

GUIDELINES

CPR/First Aid

CPR/First Aid

GUIDELINES

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

GUIDELINES

Epidemiology

Epidemiology

GUIDELINES

Life Support Skills*

IDEA qualified event

Life Support Skills*

GUIDELINES

Mental Health Promotion

Mental Health Promotion

GUIDELINES

MRC Partnership

MRC Partnership

GUIDELINES

Public Health

Public Health

GUIDELINES
Leadership Events

Extemporaneous Writing - Health Policy

Extemporaneous Writing - Health Policy

GUIDELINES

Health Career Photography

Health Career Photography

GUIDELINES

Healthy Living

Healthy Living

GUIDELINES

Interviewing Skills*

IDEA qualified event

Interviewing Skills*

GUIDELINES

Job Seeking Skills

Job Seeking Skills

GUIDELINES

Organizational Leadership

Organizational Leadership

GUIDELINES

Prepared Speaking

Prepared Speaking

GUIDELINES

Researched Persuasive Writing & Speaking

Researched Persuasive Writing & Speaking

GUIDELINES

Research Poster

Research Poster

GUIDELINES

Speaking Skills*

IDEA qualified event

Speaking Skills

GUIDELINES
Teamwork Events

Biomedical Debate

Biomedical Debate

GUIDELINES

Community Awareness

Community Awareness

GUIDELINES

Creative Problem Solving

Creative Problem Solving

GUIDELINES

Forensic Science

Forensic Science

GUIDELINES

Health Career Display

Health Career Display

GUIDELINES

Health Education

Health Education

GUIDELINES

HOSA Bowl

HOSA Bowl

GUIDELINES

Medical Innovation

Medical Innovation

GUIDELINES

Parliamentary Procedure

Parliamentary Procedure

GUIDELINES

Public Service Announcement

Public Service Announcement

GUIDELINES
Recognition Events

America's Blood Centers & HOSA Blood Drive

America's Blood Centers & HOSA Blood Drive

GUIDELINES

American Red Cross Volunteer Service - NEW

American Red Cross Volunteer Service

GUIDELINES

Barbara James Service Award

Barbara James Service Award

GUIDELINES

Healthcare Issues Exam

Healthcare Issues Exam

GUIDELINES

Emotional Well-Being Challenge

Emotional Well-Being Challenge

GUIDELINES

HOSA Happenings

HOSA Happenings

GUIDELINES

HOSA Service Project

HOSA Service Project

GUIDELINES

Outstanding HOSA Achievement

Outstanding HOSA Achievement

GUIDELINES

Outstanding HOSA Alumni

Outstanding HOSA Alumni

GUIDELINES

Outstanding HOSA Leader

Outstanding HOSA Leader

GUIDELINES

Events Unique to Middle School Members

Health Career Exploration

Health Science

Health Career Exploration

GUIDELINES

Foundations of Medical Terminology

Health Science

Foundations of Medical Terminology

GUIDELINES

Math for Health Careers

Health Science

Math for Health Careers

GUIDELINES

Foundations of Medical Reading

Health Science

Foundations of Medical Reading

GUIDELINES

Foundations of Nutrition

Health Science

Foundations of Nutrition

GUIDELINES

Foundations of Veterinary Science - NEW

Health Professions

Foundations of Veterinary Science - NEW

GUIDELINES

Life Threatening Situations

Emergency

Life Threatening Situations

GUIDELINES

Extemporaneous Health Poster

Leadership

Extemporaneous Health Poster

GUIDELINES

Health Career Preparation

Leadership

Health Career Preparation

GUIDELINES

Dynamic Decisions

Teamwork

Dynamic Decisions

GUIDELINES

Exploring Medical Innovation

Teamwork

Exploring Medical Innovation

GUIDELINES

Foundations of HOSA Bowl

Teamwork

Foundations of HOSA Bowl

GUIDELINES
Events Open to Middle School Members with the Same Content
and Requirements as SS/PSC Division Members:

Health Career Display

Teamwork

Health Career Display

GUIDELINES

Health Education

Teamwork

Health Education

GUIDELINES

Healthy Living

Leadership

Healthy Living

GUIDELINES

Prepared Speaking

Leadership

Prepared Speaking

GUIDELINES

Speaking Skills

Leadership

Speaking Skills

GUIDELINES

Public Health

Emergency

Public Health

GUIDELINES

America's Blood Centers & HOSA Blood Drive

Recognition

America's Blood Centers & HOSA Blood Drive

GUIDELINES

Barbara James Service Award

Recognition

Barbara James Service Award

GUIDELINES

Emotional Well-Being Challenge

Recognition

Emotional Well-Being Challenge

GUIDELINES

HOSA Service Project

Recognition

HOSA Service Project

GUIDELINES

HOSA Happenings

Recognition

HOSA Happenings

GUIDELINES