Competitive Events

HOSA offers 60 different competitive events aligned to the National Healthcare Foundation and Accountability Criteria outlined by the National Consortium for Health Science Education. These events are diverse and range from public speaking to medical reading to biomedical debates to practicing surgery skills! Whether you are experienced or new, outgoing or introverted, daring or cautious, HOSA will definitely have an event that interests and suits you!

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Four Types of Competitive Events:

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Red Events

• Health Science Events

 

Blue Events

• Health Professions Events

• Emergency Preparedness Events

• Leadership Events

• Teamwork Events

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Green Events

• Recognition Events

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Brown Events 

• Optional

•  $5 each

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(For SLC, pick one red and blue event, and as many as you choose for green. You can compete in as many brown events as you choose, but you must pay a fee of $5 each. Each attendee should have a minimum of two events).