HOSA Prep

Middle School

First Step Career Skills

Introductory career documents and an interview that builds professional confidence.

Study guideFlashcardsPractice test
Interview
Individual
Middle School

4

Study topics

36

Flashcards

48

Practice questions

Topics covered

First Step Career Skills Focus Review

Introductory career documents and an interview that builds professional confidence. This topic collects the event-specific ideas HOSA Prep recommends reviewing first for First Step Career Skills.

5 key terms · 3 lessons

Health Basics

Foundational health knowledge: how the body works, how to stay well, and how to talk about health.

5 key terms · 3 lessons

Health Careers and HOSA

Exploring health careers, understanding HOSA, and building early professional habits.

5 key terms · 3 lessons

Safety and Emergencies

Recognizing emergencies, getting help quickly, and staying safe while you help.

5 key terms · 3 lessons

Specialized tools

Original HOSA Prep practice

Interactive workspaces built for First Step Career Skills. These are HOSA Prep educational tools, not official judging or scoring instruments.

AI Interview SimulatorPractice realistic interviews and get structured AI feedback after every answer.Interview Question BankGenerate practice interview questions with strong sample answer outlines.Resume BuilderBuild, edit and preview a health-career resume, then get AI suggestions.

Digital upload guidance

HOSA Prep guidance — not official

Some editions of First Step Career Skills 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

  • Resume
  • Letter of application

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 First Step Career Skills using official HOSA resources before you compete. Everything on this page is original HOSA Prep study material.

Event guidelinesDigital upload instructionsState associationsRules & handbooks

HOSA Prep is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or officially endorsed by HOSA, Inc.