HOSA Prep

Teamwork

Creative Problem Solving

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

Study guideFlashcardsPractice test
Presentation
Team event
Secondary
Postsecondary/Collegiate

4

Study topics

36

Flashcards

48

Practice questions

Topics covered

Creative Problem Solving Focus Review

Solving an unfamiliar health-related scenario as a team and presenting the recommended plan. This topic collects the event-specific ideas HOSA Prep recommends reviewing first for Creative Problem Solving.

5 key terms · 3 lessons

Team Roles and Coordination

Dividing work, keeping a shared plan, and performing as one unit in front of judges.

5 key terms · 3 lessons

Research and Evidence

Finding credible sources, evaluating evidence, and citing it properly in a team product.

5 key terms · 3 lessons

Presentation Design

Building visuals and materials that support your message instead of competing with it.

5 key terms · 3 lessons

Specialized tools

Original HOSA Prep practice

Interactive workspaces built for Creative Problem Solving. These are HOSA Prep educational tools, not official judging or scoring instruments.

Problem-Solving SimulatorWork a fictional health-team scenario through a structured solution process.Scenario GeneratorGenerate fresh fictional practice scenarios for your team.Solution PlannerStructure your team's response and presentation.AI Project FeedbackDescribe your project and get structured educational feedback.

Digital upload guidance

HOSA Prep guidance — not official

Some editions of Creative Problem Solving require a digital upload. HOSA Prep does not submit anything for you and does not publish official requirements or deadlines. Check your state HOSA association or Local Advisor for the most current information.

Step-by-step

  1. 1Read the current official event guidelines for your event and division.
  2. 2Prepare every required material listed in those guidelines.
  3. 3Ask your Local Advisor about state-level upload requirements.
  4. 4Open the official HOSA Digital Upload System.
  5. 5Upload your files before the official deadline.
  6. 6Verify that the submission shows as received.
  7. 7Save your confirmation email or receipt.
Official HOSA Digital UploadOfficial event guidelines

State conference uploads and International Leadership Conference uploads are separate. Confirm both with your Local Advisor.

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Materials students commonly prepare

  • Team documentation

This list is HOSA Prep preparation guidance, not the official requirement list. Always confirm against the current official guidelines.

Portfolio & project preparation

HOSA Prep educational guidance
  • Outline your project sections before you write.
  • Keep one organized folder per required material.
  • Use consistent formatting, headings and citations.
  • Track completion with the upload checklist above.
  • Rehearse your presentation out loud and time it.
  • Use the AI tools for feedback on clarity and structure.

This is HOSA Prep guidance for your own preparation. It does not reflect official judging criteria or rating sheets.

Official HOSA information

Guidelines, rating sheets, eligibility, topic lists and competition dates are published by HOSA and change from year to year. Always confirm the current requirements for Creative Problem Solving using official HOSA resources before you compete. Everything on this page is original HOSA Prep study material.

Event guidelinesDigital upload instructionsState associationsRules & handbooks

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