Official rules & resources

This app never replaces the official guidelines.

Competitive event rules change every season and some states add their own requirements. Before you prepare, open the current official guideline for your event and confirm the details with your chapter advisor.

Start with these three

  • Competitive Event Guidelines — the official rules for each event, published each season on the national HOSA website.
  • General Rules & Regulations — the rules that apply to every competitor: eligibility, dress code, conduct, and appeals.
  • Your state association — state conferences can set their own deadlines, event availability and requirements.
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Foundations of Medical TerminologySeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Health Science · Individual · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Foundations of HOSA BowlSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Teamwork · Team of 4 · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Foundations of Medical MathSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Health Science · Individual · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Foundations of Veterinary ScienceSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Health Science · Individual · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Foundations of Pharmacy ScienceSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Health Science · Individual · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Foundations of Respiratory TherapySeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Health Science · Individual · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Foundations of Medical ReadingSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Health Science · Individual · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Foundations of Healthy LivingSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Health Science · Individual · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Foundations of NutritionSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Health Science · Individual · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Health Career ExplorationSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Health Science · Individual · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Health Career PreparationSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Leadership · Individual · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Extemporaneous Health PosterSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Health Science · Individual · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Exploring Medical InnovationSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Health Science · Team · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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First Step Career SkillsSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Leadership · Individual · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Dynamic DecisionsSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Teamwork · Team · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Life-Threatening SituationsSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Emergency Preparedness · Individual · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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America's Blood Centers & HOSA Blood DriveSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Recognition · Chapter/team · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Barbara James Service AwardSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Recognition · Individual (team option per guideline) · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Emotional Well-Being ChallengeSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Recognition · Individual or chapter · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Health Career DisplaySeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Teamwork · Team of 2-3 · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Health EducationSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Teamwork · Team · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Health Literacy AmbassadorSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Leadership · Individual or team per guideline · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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HOSA HappeningsSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Recognition · Individual or team per guideline · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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HOSA Service ProjectSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Recognition · Chapter/team · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Prepared SpeakingSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Leadership · Individual · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Speaking SkillsSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Leadership · Individual · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Public HealthSeason 2026-2027 · last checked 2026-08-15

Teamwork · Team · source: HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines (verify current edition with your advisor)

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Independent educational resource. HOSA and HOSA–Future Health Professionals are trademarks of their respective organization. Always verify competition requirements using the current official HOSA Competitive Event Guidelines and your state/local HOSA advisor. Everything in this app reflects the 2026-2027 structure and may be out of date; the official documents always win.