1. Competitive Events Program Provides a system for recognizing excellence in performance of knowledge and skills developed by members through Provides a system for recognizing excellence in performance of knowledge and skills developed by members through  Health Science Technology Education classes  Work-based learning opportunities  HOSA Chapter activities Emphasizes good sportsmanship and the value of the knowledge and skills gained during the preparation and presentation Emphasizes good sportsmanship and the value of the knowledge and skills gained during the preparation and presentation

2. Participation enhances… Goal-setting skills Goal-setting skills Critical thinking skills Critical thinking skills Problem solving skills Problem solving skills Achievement-oriented behaviors Achievement-oriented behaviors Promotes self-esteem and self-confidence Promotes self-esteem and self-confidence Leadership skills and teamwork Leadership skills and teamwork Pursuit of excellence in performance Pursuit of excellence in performance

3. Participation Guidelines Must be a current member of National & State HOSA Must be a current member of National & State HOSA May enter one event only (Categories 1-4) May enter one event only (Categories 1-4) Must follow event guidelines Must follow event guidelines Must adhere to event dress code Must adhere to event dress code Must be on time for scheduled event Must be on time for scheduled event The decision of the judges is FINAL! The decision of the judges is FINAL!

4. Category I Health Occupations Related Events Dental Spelling Dental Spelling Dental Terminology Dental Terminology Medical Spelling Medical Spelling Medical Terminology Medical Terminology Medical Math Medical Math Knowledge Tests: Nutrition Knowledge Tests: Nutrition Pathophysiology Pathophysiology Pharmacology Pharmacology Human Growth & Development Human Growth & Development Basic Concepts of Health Care Basic Concepts of Health Care

5. Category II Health Occupations Skill Events Admin Medical Asst Admin Medical Asst CPR/First Aid CPR/First Aid Dental Assisting Dental Assisting Dental Lab Tech Dental Lab Tech EMT EMT First Aid/Rescue Breathing * First Aid/Rescue Breathing * Medical Assisting - Clinical Medical Assisting - Clinical Medical Lab Asst Nursing Assisting Personal Care * Physical Therapy Aide Practical Nursing Sports Medicine Veterinary Assisting *CTED

6. Category III Individual Leadership Events Extemporaneous Health Poster Extemporaneous Health Poster Extemporaneous Speaking Extemporaneous Speaking Extemporaneous Writing Extemporaneous Writing Interviewing Skills * Interviewing Skills * Job Seeking Skills Job Seeking Skills Prepared Speaking Prepared Speaking Researched Persuasive Speaking Researched Persuasive Speaking Speaking Skills * * CTED Speaking Skills * * CTED

7. Category IV Team Leadership Events Biomedical Debate Biomedical Debate Career Health Display Career Health Display Community Awareness Community Awareness Creative Problem Solving Creative Problem Solving HOSA Bowl HOSA Bowl Medical Reading Medical Reading Parliamentary Procedure Parliamentary Procedure

8. Category V Recognition Outstanding HOSA Chapter Outstanding HOSA Chapter Outstanding HOSA Member Outstanding HOSA Member Outstanding Alumni Member Outstanding Alumni Member National Recognition Program National Recognition Program National Healthcare Issues Exam National Healthcare Issues Exam National Service Project National Service Project Barbara James Service Award Barbara James Service Award Chapter Newsletter Chapter Newsletter

9. State Events for Texas Health Careers Poster Health Careers Poster Blood Drive Blood Drive National Theme National Theme …any new events to be evaluated …any new events to be evaluated

10. Event Preparation Read General Rules & Guidelines Read General Rules & Guidelines Select an event consistent with career objectives Select an event consistent with career objectives Obtain event guidelines – read and review Obtain event guidelines – read and review (www.hosa.org - HOSA Handbook, Section B) www.hosa.org Talk to previous competitors Talk to previous competitors Know the event guidelines & rating sheets Know the event guidelines & rating sheets Obtain necessary equipment and supplies Obtain necessary equipment and supplies Practice, practice, practice! Practice, practice, practice!