Middle School

Competitive Event Guidelines

Middle School Competitive Events
Choose one (1) red, one (1) blue, and any event(s) in green.

NOTE: Per HOSA Guidelines: States may modify events or have different event processes and deadlines.

(*) Events with Red Borders: Have guidelines that include Cal-HOSA event process.

Health Science Events

Refer to HOSA guidelines for specific event details. 
 Make sure to check with your advisor for the testing date!!!

ONLINE Testing dates for all tests: Testing at local chapter school site with proctors

NO OPEN BOOK - NO NOTES - NO WEB SURFING - NO MODIFIED TIMES
Email if your proctor did not receive login credentials before testing date or
call Tech Support at 562-317-0815.

Foundations of Medical Reading

Health Science

RCE Testing Window January 13-17, 2025

SLC Testing Window February 24-28, 2025

Foundations of Medical Reading

RCE for more details Refer to Guidelines

SLC for more details Refer to Guidelines

Guidelines

Foundations of Medical Terminology

Health Science

RCE Testing Window January 13-17, 2025

SLC Testing Window February 24-28, 2025

Foundations of Medical Terminology

RCE for more details Refer to Guidelines

SLC for more details Refer to Guidelines

Guidelines

Foundations of Nutrition

Health Science

RCE Testing Window January 13-17, 2025

SLC Testing Window February 24-28, 2025

Foundations of Nutrition

RCE for more details Refer to Guidelines

SLC for more details Refer to Guidelines

Guidelines

Health Career Exploration

Health Science

RCE Testing Window January 13-17, 2025

SLC Testing Window February 24-28, 2025

Health Career Exploration

RCE for more details Refer to Guidelines

SLC for more details Refer to Guidelines

Guidelines

Math for Health Careers

Health Science

RCE Testing Window January 13-17, 2025

SLC Testing Window February 24-28, 2025

Math for Health Careers

RCE for more details Refer to Guidelines

SLC for more details Refer to Guidelines

Guidelines

Leadership Events & Health Professions

Refer to HOSA guidelines for specific event details. 
 Make sure to check with your advisor for the testing date!!!

ONLINE Testing dates for all tests: Testing at local chapter school site with proctors

NO OPEN BOOK - NO NOTES - NO WEB SURFING - NO MODIFIED TIMES
Email if your proctor did not receive login credentials before testing date or
call Tech Support at 562-317-0815.

*Extemporaneous Health Poster

Leadership

(ZOOM) RCE Extemporaneous Health Poster “ Secret Topic” January 18, 2025 at 9:00 am

  • Upload up to 5 pictures of your poster in one pdf document to the Digital Upload System. This is what the judges will use to judge your poster to qualify for SLC.

SLC  will be held in person in Sacramento, CA

 

 

*Extemporaneous Health Poster

RCE

Prior to ZOOM date, register your email at https://apps.hosa.org

Watch Video tutorial  and review  Written Instructions

 

Competitors will have 3.5 hrs to view the topic, develop their poster, and upload pdf file of 1 photograph of the entire poster and 2-5 additional close-up photo(s) of the poster January 18, 2025 by  1:00 pm. (ZOOM starts at 9:00 am )

SLC
Event  in person Sacramento, CA.

Guidelines

Healthy Living

Leadership

ALL Divisions: MS, PS/SS

RCE Testing Window January 13-17, 2025

SLC Testing Window February 24-28, 2025

 

 

Healthy Living

RCE for more details Refer to Guidelines

SLC for more details Refer to Guidelines

SLC Round 2
In-person Sacramento, CA 

Guidelines

*Prepared Speaking

Leadership

ALL Divisions: MS, PS/SS

RCE Competitors will record a video of their speech for judges and upload to Digital Upload System by January 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

SLC  the speech will be in person in Sacramento, CA 

*Prepared Speaking

RCE
Record a video of their speech (refer to guidelines for topic)  for judges and upload a link to Digital Upload System by January 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

SLC
 Speech will be in person in Sacramento, CA 

Guidelines

*Speaking Skills*

*IDEA Qualified Event Leadership

ALL Divisions MS, PS/SS

RCE Competitors will record a video of their speech for judges and upload to Digital Upload System by  January 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

SLC  the speech will be in person in Sacramento, CA 

*Speaking Skills*

(IEP Verification emailed to )

RCE
  Record a video of their speech (refer to guidelines for topic)  for judges and upload to Digital Upload System by January 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

SLC
  Speech in person in Sacramento, CA

Guidelines

Foundations of Veterinary Science

Health Professions

RCE Testing Window January 13-17, 2025

SLC Testing Window February 24-28, 2025

Foundations of Veterinary Science
  • RCE for more details Refer to Guidelines
  • SLC for more details Refer to Guidelines
Guidelines

Teamwork Events & Emergency Preparedness

Refer to HOSA guidelines for specific event details.
 Make sure to check with your advisor for the testing date!!!

NO OPEN BOOK – NO NOTES – NO WEB SURFING – NO MODIFIED TIMES

ONLINE Testing dates for all tests: Testing at local chapter school site with proctors

ONLINE Testing dates for all tests: Testing at local chapter school site with proctors

Email if your proctor did not receive login credentials before testing date or
call Tech Support at 562-317-0815.
*NOTE

Dynamic Decisions

Teamwork

RCE Testing Window January 13-17, 2025

SLC Testing Window February 24-28, 2025

SLC Round 2 will be held in person Sacramento, CA.

 

Dynamic Decisions

RCE for more details Refer to Guidelines

SLC for more details Refer to Guidelines

SLC Round 2
“Secret Topic and presentation” in person Sacramento, CA.

Guidelines

*Exploring Medical Innovation

Teamwork

RCE  Upload required materials to Digital Upload System on January 14, 2025 by 6:00 pm

SLC  Round 1 Upload required material Digital Upload System February 25, 2025

SLC  Round 2 will be in person in Sacramento, CA

Exploring Medical Innovation

RCE Round 1
Refer to the guidelines “Required Digital Uploads” to be uploaded by ONE team member to  Digital Upload System by January 14, 2025.

SLC Round 1 Refer to the guidelines “Required Digital Uploads” to be uploaded by ONE team member to  Digital Upload System by February 25, 2025.

SLC Round 2 will be in person in Sacramento, CA

Guidelines

Health Education

Teamwork

ALL Divisions MS, PS/SS

RCE Upload required materials to the Digital Upload System on January 14, 2025 by 6:00 pm

SLC  Upload required materials to the Digitial Upload System on February 25, 2025 by 6:00 pm

Health Education

ALL Divisions MS, SS/PS

RCE 
Refer to the guidelines “Required Digital Uploads” to be uploaded by ONE Team member to Digital Upload System by January 14, 2025.

SLC – Pre-Judging Competition
Refer to the guidelines “Required Digital Uploads” to be uploaded by ONE Team member to Digital Upload System by February 25, 2025.

SLC
Presentation in person in Sacramento, CA 

Guidelines

*Public Health

Emergency Preparedness

ALL Divisions MS, SS/PS

RCE Upload required materials to the Digital Upload System on January 14, 2025 by 6:00 pm

 SLC Upload required materials to the Digitial Upload System on February 25, 2025 by 6:00 pm

*Public Health

ALL Divisions MS, SS/PS

RCE Round 1
Record a 4-minute video to be uploaded by ONE team member to Digital Upload System by January 14, 2025.

SLC Round 1- Pre-Judging Competition:
Record a 4-minute video to be uploaded by ONE team member to Digital Upload System by February 25, 2025.

SLC Round 2
9-minute presentation in Anaheim, CA 

Guidelines

*Health Career Display

Teamwork

ALL Divisions MS, PS/SS

RCE Upload Required materials to Digital Upload System on January 14, 2025 by 6:00 pm

SLC Round 1 Upload Required materials to Digital Upload System on February 25, 2025 by 6:00 pm

SLC Round 2 will be in person at Sacramento, CA

*Health Career Display

ALL Divisions MS, SS/PS

RCE Virtual Judging
Refer to the guidelines for  “Required Digital Uploads” by ONE team member to the Digital Upload System by January 14, 2025.

SLC Round 1 Refer to the guidelines for  “Required Digital Uploads” by ONE team member to the Digital Upload System by February 25, 2025.

SLC Round 2  Will be in person in Sacramento, CA 

Guidelines

* NEW Life Threatening Situations

Emergency Preparedness

RCE Testing Window January 13-17, 2025

SLC Testing Window February 24-28, 2025

SLC Round 2 will be held in person Sacramento, CA.

 

Life Threatening Situations

RCE for more details Refer to Guidelines

SLC for more details Refer to Guidelines

 

Guidelines

Foundations of HOSA Bowl

Teamwork

RCE Testing Window January 13-17, 2025

SLC Testing Window February 24-28, 2025

Foundations of HOSA Bowl
  • RCE for more details Refer to Guidelines
  • SLC for more details Refer to Guidelines
Guidelines
Recognition Events for SLC ONLY
Refer to HOSA guidelines for specific event details. 

Emotional Well-Being Challenge

Recognition

Cal-HOSA will offer this at the State Level * Optional*

ALL Divisions MS, SS/PS

SLC  Upload required materials to Digital Upload System on February 25, 2025 by 6:00 pm

 ILC EVENT – If you chose NOT to participate at SLC you can still choose this event for ILC
  Refer to guidelines 

ILC Refer to Guidelines 

Emotional Well-Being Challenge

Cal-HOSA will offer this at the State Level

ALL Divisions MS, PS/SS

SLC Upload required materials to Digital Upload System on February 25, 2025 by 6:00 pm

 ILC EVENT – If you chose NOT to participate at SLC you can still choose this event for ILC
  Refer to guidelines 

Guidelines

HOSA Happenings

Recognition

SLC EVENT ONLY

ALL Divisions MS, PS/SS

SLC -Virutally PREJUDGED
Refer to the guidelines “Required Digital Uploads” to be uploaded by ONE Student from Chapter to Digital Upload System by February 25, 2025.

This is a chapter recognition event

HOSA Happenings

SLC

Refer to guidelines section “Chartered Association Submission Process” Option B Only: Electronic Submission via Digital Upload System
Refer to the guidelines “Required Digital Uploads” to be uploaded  by ONE Student from Chapter to Digital Upload System by February 25, 2025.

Guidelines

Barbara James Award

Recognition

SLC EVENT ONLY

ALL Divisions MS, PS/SS

SLC Refer to Guidelines for  Tracking Hours

All hours for SLC recognition must be submitted and approved by March 19, 2025

Barbara James Award

ALL Divisions MS, PS/SS

SLC refer to guidelines “Tracking Hours” 

This award aims to inspire members to be proactive future health professionals and recognize individual HOSA
members who have a commitment to community service in health

All hours for SLC recognition must be submitted and approved by March 19, 2025

Guidelines

HOSA Service Project - NMDP

Recognition

SLC event ONLY

SLC Refer to Guidelines for  Tracking Hours and Money Raised

This is a chapter recognition event.

All hours for SLC recognition must be submitted and approved by March 19, 2025

HOSA Service Project

This is a chapter recognition event. The HOSA Activity Tracking System (HATS) Member  Activity Tracking System  will add the volunteer hours submitted by all members of the chapter to reach total hours
volunteered by the chapter.

All hours for SLC recognition must be submitted and approved by March 19, 2025

Guidelines

*NEW Health Literacy Ambassador

Recognition

SLC event ONLY

SLC Refer to Guidelines for  Tracking Hours 

This is an Individual recognition event.

All hours for SLC recognition must be submitted and approved by March 19, 2025

HOSA Service Project

This is an individual recognition event. The HOSA Activity Tracking System (HATS) Member  Activity Tracking System  

All hours for SLC recognition must be submitted and approved by March 19, 2025

Guidelines

America's Blood Centers & HOSA Blood Drive

Recognition

SLC EVENT ONLY

Donor Tracking Link Refer to #6 in the guidelines for correct link to track blood donations

SLC Refer to Guidelines

America's Blood Centers & HOSA Blood Drive

SLC

Donor Tracking Link Refer to #6 in the guidelines for correct link to track blood donations

SLC Refer to Guidelines

Guidelines
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