1. Competitive Events Update SAM Conference 2017
You have this presentation on your flash drives
A version applicable to local advisors is also on your flash drives and posted on the CE Resource page online

2. CE Team In addition to myself, we have a great team working in CE!
Jan – Assistant Director of Health Science & Recognition, Emergency Preparedness, and Health Professions event categories
Carie – Assistant Director of Leadership and Teamwork event categories
Karen B – HOSA Liaison for test management
HAVE STATE ADVISORS on CE in the room stand up = Shirlene Bender, Janice Atkinson, Lauren Wojcik, Charlotte Bryant
THANK STATES with members on the team = OH, LA, WI, NV, CO, TN, IL, OK, WA, UT, SC, MS, FL, AZ, NC, TX, and HI

3. General Event Updates
There is a box at the top of each guideline with the changes and “what’s new for this year – so be sure to look at those
But you should have chapters printing the event guidelines new every year from the website, as we continually make changes for clarification and improved processes.

4. No additional Middle School events will be added for 2017-2018
- This flyer is posted on the CE Resources page online if you want a copy and on your flash drive

5. Appendix Reorganized Appendix Updated Dress Code Cell Phone Policy
Dress code – Reorganized to help convey the message more effectively about HOSA dress. Nothing has changed in terms of our policy, just trying to do a better job explaining it.
Cell phone – updated to reflect the use of all smart/electronic devices. Aligns more closely with guidelines for ACT/SAT testing

6. Life Support Skills Personal Care Speaking Skills Interviewing Skills
Eligibility Forms
STEM Premier!
Life Support Skills
Personal Care
Speaking Skills
Interviewing Skills
Eligibility Forms will be submitted on STEM Premier this year for ILC. – Must be uploaded by May 15th, 2018
If you use STEM at the state level, competitors will only have to upload the form once (for your regional or state conference)
They will not need to upload again for ILC
If you don’t use STEM – they need to upload for ILC by May 15th.
Need YOUR HELP PLEASE!
We have removed the 5 bonus points
Instead, in order to be recognized on stage at ILC the form must be submitted by May 15th on STEM – If its not submitted, the competitor wont go on stage
We aren’t going to beg anymore for these – we either get it or we don’t and they don’t go on stage :)
It takes us HOURS to track these forms coming into National HOSA (hopefully this year STEM will help with that process)
But really, we only have 4 events with eligibility forms, you have 3 competitors per event = you only need to check 12 competitors
Now since the forms are submitted through STEM Premier you will be able to login and see who has uploaded it, and compare to your registration list for these 12 competitors – and you can help us track down any that are missing by the deadline.

7. Medical Innovation – Existing Medical Innovation – Original
STEM Premier Events
New
Medical Innovation – Existing
Medical Innovation – Original
Clinical Specialty, Health Career Photography, Public Service Announcement, Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking, MRC Partnership, Job Seeking Skills
- In addition to the 4 special needs events on previous slide (so 12 total)
New events added this year are both MI events where a 90 second video demonstration of the innovation will be required to be uploaded
Process has been clarified. The guidelines now have detailed instructions for how to upload content to STEM Premier
MI = video demonstration link uploaded
CL = portfolio and skill video
HCP = 3 photos
PSA = link to PSA
RPS = written paper
MRC = Partnership Verification Form and portfolio
JSS = cover letter and resume

8. Skill Events - Gloves Must be non-latex
In all event that require competitors to bring gloves – they must be non-latex

9. Points for Following Guidelines
Points for Following Guidelines has morphed over the years
we are trying to make sure that if we say something can/can’t be done in the rules of the guidelines, that it is reflected in the rating sheet.
Judges didn’t know how to score if these items were listed in the guidelines, but not reflected in the rating sheet.
In numerous events this year you will see the “points for following guidelines” section has been updated.
The section now has a higher points value (if we are asking competitors to do things a certain way, it is important they be done that way)
The point value is approximately 30% of the total
It is an ALL or NOTHING section. All items must be completed to receive the points.
Giving it a point value put the process back in Tabs and takes away that complicated step previously of ”Those who do not meet it do not advance”

10. Round 1 / Round 2 Scoring Changes PSA RPS HCD HCP
Significant changes to these rating sheets regarding what is judged in round 1 vs. round 2
In the past we judged some items in both round 1 and round 2. Rating sheets have been updated to reflect judging each component only ONE time.
Scores from round one will be added to scores from round two to get the finalists
PSA = Round 1 judges PSA, Round 2 judges presentation (use to be PSA in round 1, then PSA again AND presentation in Round 2)
RPS = Round 1 judges paper, Round 2 judges speech
HCD = Round 1 judges the display, Round 2 judges the presentation
HCP = Round 1 judges the photos and written narratives, Round 2 judges the presentation
States: if you aren’t big enough to need a round 1/round 2 for elimination, you will need to use both rating sheets in competition.
You could use the same judges for the content in round 1 and round 2
OR you could have one set of judges for round 1 content and one set of judges for round 2 content (like we do at ILC)

11. Health Science
Events

12. Medical Reading Medical Reading 17-18 Books (Secondary and PS/C)
SS and PSC =
Into the Magic Shop by James Dotty
Idiot Brain by Dean Burnett
The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor
Bubonic Panic by Gail Jarrow
Losing Face by Kathie Torpie

13. Medical Reading 17-18 Books (Middle School)
MS =
Every Patient Tells a Story by Lisa Sanders
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
The Deadly Dinner Party by Jonathan A. Edlow
Reminder = you will get the MR regional and state tests in November. They are not on the flash drive, as we are currently writing them.

14. Knowledge Tests Test plan updated Rounding language clarifications
Behavioral Health
Test plan updated
Pharmacology
Rounding language clarifications
Transcultural Health Care
Spector’s Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness updated to 9th edition

15. Medical math
Conversion chart updated to reflect 2.54 centimeters = 1 inch
Last year it was 2.5 cm = 1 inch
This will be a closer conversion for competitors.

16. Recognition
Events

17. Health care issues exam
The USA Today site has been retired.
Medline Plus site added as resource.
Reminder – this state test will not be in the flash drive you get, It will be mailed out separately in early December (state test runs through November)

18. Outstanding HOSA Chapter
HOSA Chapter Reflection name will return to Outstanding HOSA Chapter
Qualification minimum to be recognized at state changed from 30 to 35 points
Qualification minimum to be recognized at ILC changed from 35 to 40 points
And always additional changes to the rating sheet to clarify process and scores of the items

19. Outstanding HOSA Achievement
Special achievements, projects, events, and activities that are completed by and unique to individual chartered associations
NEW recognition event – at the ILC level only, not the state level
Submitted by May 15th by answering questions outlined in the guidelines and submitting a copy of documentation of the project (photos, descriptions, etc.)
Example from MT = Higher than average suicide rates in the state so HOSA chapters did special projects throughout the year highlighting suicide prevention across the state
Example from TN = Wearing your seatbelt campaign (a lot of chapters participated across the state.) Not something that is part of the National CE program, but a very important and worthwhile project --- we want to recognize states for these!

20. Terminology National Service Project = HOSA Service Project
Outstanding State Leader = Outstanding HOSA Leader
As we continue to grow internationally, you will start to see some of our publications reflect this. ”States” or “Countries” will be referred to as “Chartered Associations”
State and National being replaced with “HOSA” as appropriate.
These two events still have their original event names – but be looking for an official name change next year. The terminology in the guidelines reflects both names this year.

21. Health Professions Events

22. Pharmacy Technician New Pilot Event Coming soon this fall!
It is still in the Industry Technical Advisory Council being reviewed and when approved, we will release, as HOSA wants industry support of the event.
Guidelines will be posted online for a pilot event ”Pharmacy Technician”

23. Emergency Preparedness Events

24. Public health
Topic:
Preventing Teen Dating Violence

25. Leadership
Events

26. Researched persuasive writing & speaking
Topics:
Peanut Allergies: Is our world too clean for our children?
Gene Editing - Cures or Scary Science?
- Reminder from slide earlier = round 1 will judge paper only, round 2 will judge speech only
Significant changes to the rating sheets
Title page of the paper must reflect the topic choice and stance taken

27. Healthy lifestyle Resource changes Removed: - letsmove.gov
- surgeongeneral.gov
- Dr. A’s Habits of Health
Replaced with HealthyPeople.gov
Portfolio guidelines clarified
Resources changed and test plan updated to reflect these updates

28. Prepared speaking and speaking skills
Topic: Create Your Future
- To align with the HOSA theme this year

29. Extemporaneous health Poster
Chalk and sponges have been added to the list of acceptable supplies

30. Teamwork
Events

31. Biomedical debate Teen Use of Social Media Should be Limited
Topic:
Teen Use of Social Media Should be Limited
Reminder – this test will be sent to you in November, as we are currently writing it

32. Creative problem solving
Replaced 101 Creative Problem Solving Techniques by Higgins with Strategies for Creative Problem Solving by Fogler
- Test plan updated to align with new resources.
- This new resource has problem solving skills used in engineering and business programs, which is excellent for us to incorporate relevant STEM education topics
- Markers are no longer allowed in the presentation room – only in the prep room.

33. Public service announcement
Topic: Pre-Diabetes: Stopping a Runaway Train
Reminder about the slide earlier – round one will judge the PSA only and round 2 will judge the presentation only
Significant changes to the rating sheets

34. Medical innovation
Name change: Medical Innovation- Advancement is now Medical Innovation- Existing
Video demo must be uploaded to STEM Premier
Lots of changes in this event
New name: Medical Innovation – Existing
Guideline files are separated for each event now instead of being lumped into one event file: Medical Innovation – Original and Medical Innovation – Existing
Teams choosing the Medical Innovation – Existing event, should plan to IMPROVE UPON, MODIFY, or UPDATE the existing innovation they select, not just present research
A 90 second video demonstration of the innovation will need to be created and then uploaded to STEM Premier prior to May 15th for the ILC -- the guidelines have a link to a sample video demonstration
Display max/min dimensions were also added
Information about applying for a patent for competitor’s work was also added

35. Community Awareness Judge questions removed
Title page requirements changed
Judge questions removed:
- to align with HE event
- and for timing and fairness between sections (some sections were getting great judge questions, others were not, could potentially effect score depending on questions asked)

36. Wait...there’s more!

37. Terminology State Chartered Association National HOSA / International
- The Board voted the terminology of “International” as we continue to grow and expand
We are slowly moving away from state, to chartered association
And National to HOSA where applicable
National Service Project (HOSA Service Project)
Outstanding State Leader (Outstanding HOSA Leader)
New event = Outstanding HOSA Achievement, not Outstanding State Achievement
You’ll see terminology reflected both way in the guidelines this year with the official name changes coming next year

38. Accommodations
At ILC, HOSA will provide the same reasonable accommodation that you provided at the state level
In the non-special needs events, if you have students who need an accommodation, you fill out the online form with the info by May 15th
We will do what you do at the state level
i.e.: If a state pays for an interpreter at SLC, then HOSA will pay for an interpret at the ILC…but if a school provides an interpreter for the student, then the school must provide an interpreter at the ILC.

39. CE Schedule at ILC Draft schedule Better Communication
CE takes place Wednesday at noon to Friday at 5:30pm
Draft Schedule:
We have always done our best to have a draft schedule for the conference planned by January so it can be released in draft format to you in the ILC Guide
this means next week when I get home we already start placing events and scheduling the conference!
We just cant account for all changes and all growth (ie: MI this year literally doubled in size! Had to make it work with an extra 180 competitors!) we typically account for event growth consistent with our membership growth plus some percentage points
But things still change
Better Communication from us:
If we make a major change in the future (like SM this year that caused a few issues) you will get better communication from us about the change
CE Schedule
If your competitors want to ensure they will be there for all possible times with CE
we run from Wednesday at 12:00 to Friday at 5:30.

40. Take a Guess How many test questions are in the HOSA test bank? 4,000
8,000
12,000
Test bank has over 12,000 items
35 events with a test
At least 25% of the test questions are new every year
Remaining 75%, questions are not used more frequently than once every 5 years
We track in the test bank the year the question was used
And State Advisors MUST agree not to give out state tests to anyone because of the test bank or they will not receive access to the “free” tests in future years.

41. Test data New Resources New editions of resources
Itemized analysis of questions
Often more than 25% are new because of new resources and new editions
New Resource
When we have a new resource, all old questions are removed from the test bank
New editions
Every spring and summer we check all resources in all events to see if a new edition has been released
The test bank and any skill rating sheets that use the resource are updated accordingly
This year =
6 events updated test plans
10 updated resources
5 brand new resources
Itemized Analysis
For each test at ILC we get a test report
Tells us which questions were missed most frequently, which distractors were selected, which questions every got right
Update the test bank based on that analysis removing “poor” questions
We analyze everything to try to ensure the tests and resources used continue to reflect what is being taught in the classroom. Trying to keep HOSA current and relevant!

42. Successfully Managing Your sponsored ILC event
State Event Sponsorship Assignments
Personnel
Yes, We REALLY need those names by May 1st!
Communication Tips (thank you Lauren W!)
State Event Sponsorship Assignments:
- Will get preference form again this fall
not announced until January again so we have time to look at draft agenda & which events will test together
It is becoming the NORM to have more than one event test together in the same room – please help us prepare your staff. We are getting too big for every single event to have its own room – need to use larger ballrooms.
Be prepared to work with other states
Personnel:
If your event has a round 1 and round 2– it may be beneficial to assign 2 sets of personnel to each round to avoid burnout. Try to keep the EM and QA consistent if possible.
EM and QA positions are sooo important: assign your best people!
We had more issues than normal this year with state personnel not showing up
Set the expectation up front that they need to help
May 1st deadline for EM and QA names submitted online
Help us provide the best possible CE experience for your students by getting us these names by May 1st
Communication Tips
Set deadlines for ILC commitment: distribute a flier at SLC with those deadlines
Create an online ILC form to gather the info you need regarding who’s going, where staying, arrival, departure, etc.
Weekly s to the advisors with ILC details and commitments (changing the order of information, highlighting different content each time)
Print and distribute advisor assignments again at ILC registration
Remind 101 or Flocknote, group texting for changes on site

43. CE Report Thank you to our exceptional states this year
Alabama and South Carolina and West Virginia
Test Scores
How can we improve?
Exceptional States
Page 9: Overall best ratings and staff professionalism in the CE evals (VA, IO, Alaska, FL, HI, NC, TX)
Alabama and South Carolina and West Virginia
Thank you AL and SC! For managing KTs all in one big room (we know it was new this year)
But this is the way of the future! WV has been doing this for years with HCIE
Everyone should be prepared to share testing rooms in the future
Test Scores
Page 122: look at averages to see how your state compares to national average
How does someone score at 4 at ILC? How did they qualify to get there?
How Can we Improve
Look at comments and scores of the event you sponsored
What can we do better next time?

44. expectations Tight rooms Sharing space Multiple Sites
- Hotel space, competitor numbers, and timing in an event may differ year to year and from state to ILC.
- It is important for you to continue to help ensure the expectations of the competitors so there are no surprises!

45. CE Resources Appendices Gotta-Have-It Charts New:
Appendices: on its own individual page this year, easier to find
Gotta Have It Chart :
Its Back! (got enough requests last year)
State Advisor Version (all supplies you need for all events in one printable document)
Student version
Will be posted in next couple weeks

46. Flash Drives
Find me to sign off on the confidentiality statement and you will receive your jump drive (one per state)
It is more than just your state tests!
Laura has Handout with contents of flash drive

47. CE Update Thank you!
THANK you again for all you do for your students and for HOSA.