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Allied Health Statistics

Statistical reasoning applied to healthcare data, including central tendency, probability and interpreting health records.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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NGL/Cengage – ATC

Written Test

Anatomy & Physiology

Structure and function of the human body across all major organ systems, from cells to whole-body regulation.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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NGL/Cengage – ATC

Written Test

Biochemistry

The chemistry of life: macromolecules, enzymes, metabolic pathways and molecular energetics.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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NGL/Cengage – ATC

Written Test

Biology

Core biological science covering cells, genetics, evolution, ecology and organismal systems.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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NGL/Cengage – ATC

Written Test

Career Development

Professional development, employability skills, career pathways and workplace expectations in health care.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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NGL/Cengage – ATC

Written Test

Environmental Health

How air, water, food, occupational and community environments affect population health.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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NGL/Cengage – ATC

Written Test

General Chemistry

Atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, solutions, acids and bases, and reaction principles.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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NGL/Cengage – ATC

Written Test

Human Heredity

Patterns of inheritance, chromosomal disorders, molecular genetics and genetic counseling concepts.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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NGL/Cengage – ATC

Written Test

Math For Health Professionals

Dosage calculation, conversions, ratios, proportions and applied math used in clinical practice.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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NGL/Cengage – ATC

Written Test

Microbiology

Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites, plus infection control, immunity and laboratory technique.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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NGL/Cengage – ATC

Written Test

Organic Chemistry

Functional groups, nomenclature, reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry relevant to biomolecules.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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NGL/Cengage – ATC

Written Test

Physics College

Mechanics, energy, waves, electricity and radiation principles applied to health sciences.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Career Sponsors

Written Test

AAFP Family Medicine Career Test

Knowledge of family medicine as a specialty, primary care delivery and the physician career pathway.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Career Sponsors

Written Test

Genetics

Mendelian and molecular genetics, gene expression, mutation and genetic testing in medicine.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Career Sponsors

Written Test

Leadership

Leadership theory, team dynamics, ethics and organizational skills for health professionals.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Career Sponsors

Written Test

Occupational Safety & Health

Workplace hazards, OSHA-oriented safety principles, ergonomics and exposure prevention.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Science

Written Test

Behavioral Health

Mental health conditions, therapeutic approaches, behavioral science and patient support.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Science

Written Test

Biomedical Equipment Technician

Medical device operation, maintenance, electrical safety and equipment troubleshooting.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Science

Written Test

Dental Terminology

Dental anatomy, charting systems, procedures and the specialized vocabulary of dentistry.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Science

Written Test

Health Informatics

Health information systems, coding, data standards, privacy and electronic health records.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Science

Written Test

Healthcare Administration

Management, finance, quality improvement and regulatory topics in health services.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Science

Written Test

Human Growth & Development

Physical, cognitive and psychosocial development across the human lifespan.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Science

Written Test

Medical Law & Ethics

Legal responsibilities, patient rights, confidentiality, consent and ethical decision-making.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Science

Written Test

Medical Math

Conversions, dosage, IV rates, intake and output, and clinical measurement calculations.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Science

Other

Medical Reading

Comprehension and analysis of assigned health-related literature and evidence-based reading.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Science

Written Test

Medical Spelling

Accurate spelling of medical terminology across body systems, procedures and pharmacology.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Science

Written Test

Medical Terminology

Word roots, prefixes, suffixes and abbreviations used to build and interpret medical language.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Science

Written Test

Nutrition

Macronutrients, micronutrients, dietary guidelines, therapeutic diets and nutritional assessment.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Science

Written Test

Pathophysiology

Disease processes, mechanisms of injury and how pathology alters normal body function.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Science

Written Test

Pharmacology

Drug classifications, mechanisms, routes, interactions and safe medication principles.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Science

Written Test

World Health & Disparities

Global health systems, determinants of health, equity and international disease burden.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Biotechnology

Laboratory biotechnology techniques, molecular tools and applied research procedures.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Science

Specimen handling, laboratory testing procedures, safety and result interpretation.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Fundamental nursing procedures, patient assessment, safety and professional care delivery.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Presentation

Clinical Specialty

Demonstrating a chosen clinical skill with supporting knowledge and professional documentation.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Dental Science

Dental assisting procedures, instruments, infection control and chairside technique.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Family Medicine Physician

Patient history, physical exam reasoning and diagnostic thinking in the primary care setting.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Home Health Aide

In-home personal care, safety, mobility support and client-centered communication.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Nursing Assisting

Certified nursing assistant skills including ADLs, vital signs, transfers and resident safety.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Functional assessment, adaptive strategies and therapeutic activity for daily living.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Medical Assisting

Administrative and clinical medical assisting tasks, vitals, injections and patient prep.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Patient Care Technician

Direct patient care skills including monitoring, specimen collection and technical support.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Personal Care

Basic personal care, hygiene assistance, comfort measures and dignity-focused support.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Pharmacy Science

Prescription interpretation, pharmacy calculations, dispensing procedures and drug knowledge.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture technique, order of draw, specimen integrity and patient safety.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Physical Therapy

Therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfers and rehabilitation principles.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Airway management, oxygen delivery, ventilation concepts and pulmonary assessment.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Sports Medicine

Athletic injury evaluation, taping, rehabilitation and prevention strategies.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Surgical Technologist

Sterile technique, instrument identification, surgical setup and operating room roles.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Health Professions

Skills

Veterinary Science

Animal anatomy, restraint, clinical veterinary procedures and practice terminology.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Emergency Preparedness

Skills

Team

CERT Skills

Community Emergency Response Team skills including triage, light search and disaster response.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Emergency Preparedness

Skills

Team

CPR/First Aid

High-quality CPR, AED use, choking response and first aid for common emergencies.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Emergency Preparedness

Skills

Team

Emergency Medical Technician

Prehospital assessment, trauma and medical emergency management, and EMS scene safety.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Emergency Preparedness

Written Test

Epidemiology

Disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, study design and public health statistics.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Emergency Preparedness

Skills

Life Support Skills

Advanced resuscitation concepts, airway support and team-based emergency care.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Emergency Preparedness

Presentation

Team

Mental Health Promotion

Promoting mental wellness, reducing stigma and delivering community-focused mental health education.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Emergency Preparedness

Presentation

Team

MRC Partnership

Partnering with a Medical Reserve Corps unit on preparedness and community service projects.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Emergency Preparedness

Presentation

Team

Public Health

Designing and presenting a public health campaign addressing a community health need.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Leadership

Other

Extemporaneous Writing - Health Policy

Composing a clear, persuasive written response to a health policy prompt under time pressure.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Leadership

Other

Health Career Photography

Telling a health career story through original photography and written interpretation.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Leadership

Other

Healthy Living

Setting, tracking and reflecting on personal wellness goals across nutrition, fitness and mindset.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Leadership

Interview

Interviewing Skills

Resume, application materials and a professional interview for a health career position.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Leadership

Interview

Job Seeking Skills

Employment documents plus an interview demonstrating professionalism and career readiness.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Leadership

Written Test

Organizational Leadership

Leadership styles, communication, conflict resolution and organizational management.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Leadership

Presentation

Prepared Speaking

Delivering a polished prepared speech on the annual health-related topic.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Leadership

Presentation

Researched Persuasive Writing & Speaking

Researching a health issue, writing a persuasive paper and delivering a supporting speech.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Leadership

Presentation

Research Poster

Presenting original or reviewed health research in a professional poster format.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Leadership

Presentation

Speaking Skills

Impromptu and prepared speaking that demonstrates clarity, organization and poise.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Teamwork

Presentation

Team

Biomedical Debate

Team debate on a current biomedical or bioethical issue with evidence-based argumentation.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Teamwork

Presentation

Team

Community Awareness

Raising awareness of a health issue through a coordinated community campaign and presentation.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Teamwork

Presentation

Team

Creative Problem Solving

Solving an unfamiliar health-related scenario as a team and presenting the recommended plan.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Teamwork

Skills

Team

Forensic Science

Crime scene analysis, evidence handling and forensic reasoning applied to a case.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Teamwork

Presentation

Team

Health Career Display

Building an informative display promoting a health career and presenting it to judges.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Teamwork

Presentation

Team

Health Education

Teaching a health topic to a target audience using effective instructional design.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Teamwork

Written Test

Team

HOSA Bowl

Fast-paced quiz bowl covering health science, HOSA knowledge and general academics.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Teamwork

Presentation

Team

Medical Innovation

Designing an original device, app or process that solves a real health care problem.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Teamwork

Skills

Team

Parliamentary Procedure

Conducting business using Robert's Rules of Order in a simulated meeting.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Teamwork

Presentation

Team

Public Service Announcement

Producing a short, persuasive media message on an assigned health topic.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Recognition

Other

Team

America's Blood Centers & HOSA Blood Drive

Organizing and documenting a chapter blood donation drive and community education effort.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Recognition

Other

Team

American Red Cross Chapter Recognition

Chapter partnership and service activities with the American Red Cross.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Recognition

Other

Team

American Red Cross Diversify the Blood Supply

Community outreach that encourages a more diverse and sustainable blood supply.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Recognition

Other

Barbara James Service Award

Recognition for documented hours of health-related community service.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Recognition

Written Test

Healthcare Issues Exam

Current health care issues, policy debates and system-level challenges.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Recognition

Other

Emotional Well-Being Challenge

Completing and documenting activities that build emotional wellness and resilience.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Recognition

Other

Health Literacy Ambassador

Improving health literacy in your community through education and documented outreach.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Recognition

Other

Team

HOSA Happenings

Documenting chapter activity through a professional publication or media submission.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Recognition

Written Test

HOSA History Exam

The history, mission, structure and traditions of HOSA-Future Health Professionals.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Recognition

Other

Team

HOSA Service Project

Chapter participation in the national service project with documented impact.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Recognition

Other

Outstanding HOSA Achievement

Recognition for well-rounded member achievement across HOSA program areas.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Recognition

Other

Outstanding HOSA Leader

Recognition for demonstrated leadership contribution at chapter, state or national level.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Recognition

Other

Team

Hilarity for Charity Recognitions (A & B)

Awareness and fundraising activities supporting brain health and caregiver support.

Secondary · Postsecondary/Collegiate

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Middle School

Presentation

Team

Dynamic Decisions

Working through a health-related decision scenario and presenting a reasoned solution.

Middle School

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Middle School

Presentation

Team

Exploring Medical Innovation

Exploring an innovative health idea and presenting how it improves patient care.

Middle School

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Middle School

Other

Extemporaneous Health Poster

Creating an informative health poster on a given topic within a set time limit.

Middle School

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Middle School

Interview

First Step Career Skills

Introductory career documents and an interview that builds professional confidence.

Middle School

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Middle School

Other

Foundations of Healthy Living

Building healthy habits in nutrition, activity, sleep and stress management.

Middle School

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Middle School

Written Test

Team

Foundations of HOSA Bowl

Team quiz covering introductory health science and HOSA knowledge.

Middle School

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Middle School

Other

Foundations of Medical Reading

Reading and understanding an assigned health-related book with guided analysis.

Middle School

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Middle School

Skills

Foundations of Veterinary Science

Introductory animal care terminology, handling and veterinary practice basics.

Middle School

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Middle School

Written Test

Foundations of Medical Terminology

Introductory word parts and everyday medical vocabulary.

Middle School

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Middle School

Written Test

Health Career Exploration

Surveying health careers, their education paths and daily responsibilities.

Middle School

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Middle School

Written Test

Foundations of Nutrition

Nutrients, food groups, label reading and healthy eating patterns.

Middle School

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Middle School

Interview

Health Career Preparation

Preparing for a health career with documents, goal setting and an interview.

Middle School

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Middle School

Skills

Life Threatening Situations

Recognizing emergencies and responding safely until help arrives.

Middle School

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Middle School

Written Test

Math for Health Careers

Applied arithmetic, measurement and conversions used in health careers.

Middle School

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Middle School

Other

Team

America's Blood Centers & HOSA Blood Drive

Supporting a blood donation drive through education and community outreach.

Middle School

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Middle School

Other

Barbara James Service Award

Recognition for documented hours of health-related community service.

Middle School

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Middle School

Other

Emotional Well-Being Challenge

Activities that build emotional wellness, coping skills and resilience.

Middle School

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Middle School

Presentation

Team

Health Career Display

Creating and presenting a display about a health career of interest.

Middle School

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Middle School

Presentation

Team

Health Education

Teaching peers about a health topic with a clear, engaging lesson.

Middle School

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Middle School

Other

Health Literacy Ambassador

Helping others understand health information through documented outreach.

Middle School

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Middle School

Other

Team

HOSA Happenings

Documenting chapter news and activities in a published format.

Middle School

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Middle School

Other

Team

HOSA Service Project

Participating in the national service project and documenting chapter impact.

Middle School

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Middle School

Presentation

Prepared Speaking

Delivering a prepared speech on the annual health-related topic.

Middle School

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Middle School

Presentation

Team

Public Health

Presenting a community public health campaign on a chosen health need.

Middle School

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Middle School

Presentation

Speaking Skills

Building clear, confident speaking through prepared and impromptu delivery.

Middle School

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