HOSA State/international study guide (Jadoo, 2026 Updated)

who is the official supplier of the hosa uniform + awards?

awards unlimited

what company provides hosa’s accounting and tax services?

karsten advisors

when are hosa affiliations due, and if not submitted in time, when should they be submitted?

january 1 (if not submitted in time, submitted by march 1st)

if not affiliated, what are you ineligible to participate in?

ineligible to participate in CE and international office

when should a voting delegate and alternate be selected BEFORE the international leadership conference (ilc)?

60 days

who makes up the credentials/tellers committee and rules/arbitration committee?

• 1 secondary student

• 1 psc/collegiate student

• 1 secondary advisor

• 1 psc/collegiate advisor

what is the role of credentials/tellers committee?

• approve list of the delegates for ILC

• supervise registration

• hand out ballots

how are ex-offico members selected?

based on their current position/titles

who are ex-officio members without vote?

• executive director

• vice president of association for CTE and health science education division

• president of NASDCTEc

• treasurer

• rep from NASDCTEc

what is the term limit of the health industry board representative? (add local and state advisor)

2 years

what kind of vote does it take for a HOSA amendment?

amend with a 2/3 vote

how do you classify a secondary HOSA member?

• enrolled in a health science program/planning to pursue a health profession

• has not received a HS diploma

• has been within the continuous sequential education system for 2+ years

how do you classify a post-secondary/collegiate HOSA member?

• enrolled in a state-approved post-secondary program or graduate w/ a HS diploma

• enrolled in health career program in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree

how do you classify an advisor (HOSA)?

• responsible for advising students on HOSA-related health science activities

• pays for affiliations but cannot compete, vote, or hold office

how do you classify a professional (HOSA)?

• health professional/adult in community that assists activities

• pays fees but CANNOT vote, make motions, hold office, and compete

how do you classify an alumni (art. 3, section v)?

• former active members who separated from health science education program

• shall pay affiliation fees, but may NOT vote, make motions, hold office, or compete in events

how do you classify honorary (HOSA)?

• made significant contributions of HOSA

• NO fees but may NOT vote, make motions, hold office, and compete

what kind of vote is required to become a honorary lifetime member?

¾ vote passed by HOSA BoD

what is the membership fee for a lifetime member?

$150

how are national voting delegates selected?

based on the # of affiliated members:

• 0-25 = 0 delegates

• 26-100 = 1 delegates

• 101-1000 = 2 delegates

• 1001-3000 = 3 delegates

• 3001-5000 = 4 delegates

• 5001-7000 = 5 delegates

• 7001-9000 = 6 delegates

• 9001-11000 = 7 delegates

• 11001-13000 = 8 delegates

• 13001-15000 = 9 delegates

• 15001-17000 = 10 delegates

how are state voting delegates selected?

based on the state's bylaws + policies/procedures

what is the role of the president?

• presides at the national conference + HOSA office meetings

• make committee appointments

• work w/ executive council + BoD to create annual program of work

• serve on the HOSA Inc. BoD

what is the role of the president-elect?

• serve as directed by the president

• assume duties of the president in absence

• success president at the end of office

• serve on BoD + executive committee

what is the main role of the region vps?

• promote growth of region within annual program of work

• serve on the nominating committee

what is the role of the board representatives?

• epresents divisions of the BoD

• participates in BoD committees

• carries out the responsibilities directed by chairman of the board

what are the 4 jobs split between the region vps?

• 1 VP designated to record & file minutes within 30 days

• 1 VP designated to keep records & materials of historic importance compiled into yearbook and be responsible for publication/public relations between associations

• 1 VP designated to preside over division meetings when necessary

• 1 VP to run division meetings

who makes up the nominating committee?

• all 4 VPs

• 1 HOSA Inc. BoD

• 2 non-candidate secondary students

• 1 non-candidate PSC student

what is the HOSA motto?

the hands of HOSA mold the health of tomorrow

what is the hosa slogan?

health science and HOSA: a health partnership

what is the HOSA tagline?

HOSA - future health professionals

when did the delegates change HOSA’s name from “health occupations students of america” to “HOSA - future health professionals”?

june 2004

what are HOSA’s core values?

learn, lead, serve, and innovate

what is HOSA’s mission?

to empower HOSA - future health professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience

what are HOSA’s goals?

• to promote physical, mental and social well being

• to develop effective leadership qualities and skills

• to develop the ability to communicate more effectively with people.

• to develop character.

• to develop responsible citizenship traits. 

• to understand the importance of pleasing oneself as well as being of service to others.

• to build self-confidence and pride in one's work. 

• to make realistic career choices and seek successful employment in the healthcare field. 

• to develop an understanding of the importance in interacting and cooperating with other students and organizations. 

• to encourage individual and group achievement. 

• to develop an understanding of current healthcare issues, environmental concerns, and survival needs of the community, the nation, and the world. 

• to encourage involvement in local, state, and national, and international health care and education projects.

• to support health science or biomedical science education instructional objectives. 

• to promote career opportunities in healthcare

what is the 1st line of the HOSA creed?

i recognize the universal need for quality, compassionate healthcare

what is the 2nd line of the HOSA creed?

i understand the importance of academic excellence, skills training, and leadership development in my career pathway

what is the 3rd line of the HOSA creed?

i believe through service to my community and to the world, i will make the best use of my knowledge and talents

what is the 4th line of the HOSA creed?

i accept the responsibility of a healthcare professional and seek to find my place on a team equally committed to the well-being of others

what is the 5th line of the HOSA creed?

therefore, i will dedicate myself to promoting health and advancing healthcare as a student, a leader, an educator, and a member of HOSA-FHP

what is the third level of organization (HOSA)?

LEVEL III: HOSA organization

• chartered associations affiliated with HOSA: classified as inactive or active

• HOSA Inc corporate body elected non-student members as BoD

• HOSA Inc BoD governs HOSA, directing HOSA HQ staff

• executive council presides/conducts business of org through annual meeting od delegate assembly (@ ILC)

• charactered association voting delegates consider business of HOSA during delegate assembly: voting international board, amend bylaws, and make/approve of decisions

what is the second level of organization (HOSA)?

LEVEL II: chartered associations

• supported by the appropriate state agency or approved HOSA Inc. board sponsoring agency/institution

• local chapters must affiliate with state/international association and HOSA at international level

• state/country and regional/district officers elected by voting local chapter voting delegates 

• one person serves as HOSA advisor representing district of education or sponsoring association/institution

• board of directors/trustees and/or executive board advises chartered association

• outstanding local chapter members represent their chapter at region activities and chapter voting delegates conduct business of chartered association

• chartered associations elect voting delegates

what is the HOSA uniform?

• black or blue suit

• white shirt

• navy or maroon tie

• knee-length skirt or slacks

• closed-toe navy or black shoes

• no school tags or IDs

what were the original six charter states (ANNNOT)?

1. alabama

2. new jersey (october 1972)

3. new mexico

4. north carolina (1973)

5. oklahoma (1974)

6. texas (april 1972)

what are the new competitive events?

personal care, occupational therapy, patient care technician, & health literacy ambassador

what are the associated “international” countries?

china, korea, american samoa, district of columbia, puerto rico, canada

what are the unaffiliated countries w/ HOSA membership?

malaysia, germany, trinidad, tobago

what states make up the central region (19)?

alabama, arkansas, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, louisiana, michigian, minnesota, mississippi, missouri, nebraska, north dakota, oklahoma, puerto rico, south dakota, tennessee, wisconsin

what states make up the eastern region (20)?

canada, connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, florida, georgia, maine, maryland, massachusetts, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north carolina, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south carolina, vermont, virginia, west virginia

what are hosa’s affiliated groups?

• ACTE (Association for CTE),

• COHOT (Council of Health Occupations Teachers - also has an ex-officio member on HOSA Inc. BoD)

• NCHSE (National Consortium for Health Science & Technology Education)

• NASSP (National Association of Secondary School Principals)

• NCC-CTSO (National Coordinating Council for Career & Technology Education)

• NACVE (National Advisory Council on Vocational Education), USDE (US Dept of Education)

how many chartered associations are in HOSA?

56

how many members are in HOSA?

+260,000 membership

name of appendix a of HOSA handbook?

hosa history

name of appendix b of HOSA handbook?

competitive events

how many total events does HOSA have?

78 CE + 14 ATC = 96 total (Update!!)

what are the secondary/psc health science events? (15)

• behavioral health

• cultural diversities + disparities

• dental terminology

• health informatics

• human growth + development

• medical law + ethics

• medical math

• medical reading

• medical spelling

• medical terminology

• nutrition

• pathophysiology

• pharmacology

• Biomedical Equipment Technician (new)

• Healthcare Administration (new)

what are the secondary/psc health profession events? (19)

• biomedical laboratory science

• biotechnology

• clinical nursing

• clinical specialty

• dental science

• family medicine physician

• home health aide

• medical assisting

• nursing assisting

• personal care

• pharmacy science

• phlebotomy

• physical therapy

• respiratory therapy

• sports medicine

• veterinary science

•  Surgical Technologist (new)

what are the secondary/psc emergency preparedeness events? (8)

• CERT skills

• CPR/first-aid

• emergency medical technician (EMT)

• epidemiology

• life support skills

• mental health promotion

• MRC partnership

• public health

what are the secondary/psc leadership events? (10)

• extemporaneous writing - health policy

• health career photography

• healthy living

• interviewing skills

• job-seeking skills

• organizational leadership

• prepared speaking

• researched persuasive writing + speaking

• research poster

• speaking skills

• speaking skills

• prepared speaking

what are secondary/psc teamwork events? (10)

• biomedical debate

• community awareness

• creative problem solving

• forensic science

• health career display

• health education

• HOSA bowl

• medical innovation

• parliamentary procedure

• public service announcement (PSA)

what are the middle school events? (14)

• health career exploration (HS)

• foundations of medical terminology (HS)

• math for health careers (HS)

• foundations of medical reading (HS)

• foundations of nutrition (HS)

• foundations of veterinary science (HP)

• life-threatening situations (EPE)

• extemporaneous health poster (L)

• exploring medical innovation (T)

• foundations of HOSA bowl (T)

• health career display (T)

• health education (T)

• healthy living (L)

• prepared speaking (L)

• speaking skills (L)

• public health (EPE)

• america’s blood centers + HOSA blood drive (R)

• barbara james service award (R)

• emotional well-being challenge (R)

• First Step Career Skills (T) (new)

• Foundations of Healthy Living (L) (new)

what are the national geographic events? (16)

• allied health statistics

• anatomy + physiology

• biochemistry

• biology

• career development

• microbiology

• organic chemistry

• general chemistry

• human heredity

• physics college

• math for health professionals

• AAFP family medicine career test

• leadership

• occupational safety + health

what are the recognition events? (13)

• america’s blood center + HOSA blood drive

• american red cross volunteer service

• barbara james service award

• healthcare issues exam

• emotional well-being challenge

• HOSA happenigns

• HOSA service project

• outstanding HOSA achievement

• outstanding HOSA alumni

• outstanding HOSA leader

• HOSA History (new) (Open to MS/S/PSC, Alumni, and Advisors)

what is the updated theme for Public Health (2026)?

• Food Wars: Battling Big Soda and Ultra-Processed Food

what is the updated theme for public service announcement (2026)?

• Brain Health is Public Health

what is the research persuasive writing and speaking (2026)?

Is the Smartphone responsible for the current youth mental health crisis?

what is the updated theme for biomedical debate (2026)?

• Social Media Health Influencers Should be Monitored

what is the updated theme for prepared speaking (2026)?

champions of change: 50 Years of HOSA-Future Health Professionals

what are the appendices in HOSA handbook B?

• A: multiple sections

• B: inquiry procedure

• C: orientation proxy form

• E: dress code

• F: demos & pilots

• G: cell phone & electronic policy

when is national HOSA week?

first full week of november (sunday-saturday)

where is this year’s ILC being held?

Indianapolis, Indiana

how many community service hours do you need for the barbara james service award (level)?

• bronze: 100-174

• silver: 175-249.9

• gold: 250+

name of appendix c of HOSA hanbook?

chapter management

what is the minimum number of times the executive council must meet?

at least 2 times a year, including one directly before ILC

who can propose an amendment?

• chartered association

• a division

• the executive council

• HOSA Inc. BoD

how long before ILC must the amendment be submitted?

90 days

how long before ILC does the amendment need to be submitted to chartered association?

45 days

what is the role of the rules/arbitration committee?

proposes to the convention a set of rules, order of business, and a code of conduct

who is an ex officio member of all committes except nomination committee?

chairman of the board

what is the object of HOSA Inc?

sponsor the student organization HOSA and to promote and strengthen the HSE-HOSA partnership

who are the officers of the corporation?

• chairman of the board

• chairman elect

• immediate past chairman

• secretary

where is national HOSA HQ?

southlake, texas (TX)

what state created the official HOSA creed?

south carolina

who created the original HOSA emblem?

mcnairy high school, TN

what does the triangle represent on the HOSA emblem?

three aspects of human wellbeing: social, physical, & mental

what does the circle represent on the original HOSA emblem?

continuity of healthcare

what does the person stand for in the original HOSA emblem?

all of mankind

how many members must a chapter have to be affiliated?

5

how are chapters designated as part of the HOSA 100?

paid affiliation by october 15

when and where was the first national leadership conference held?

april 27-30 1978, oklahoma city

who was the first national HOSA president?

lynne mcgee (NC)

national marrow donor program (previously be the match)?

premier national service project

how many people must there be in a meeting for it to be considered a deliberative assembly?

12-15

where was the first HOSA HQ located?

raleigh, north carolina

when + where was HOSA officially organized?

november 1976, a constitutional convention held in the inn of six flags at arlington, texas

when + where was HOSA conceived by an organizing meeting with the 6 charter states?

november 1975, cherry hill, new jersey

who were the attendees at the constitutional convention?

• state supervisors/advisors

• teachers

• 300 student leaders

total in attendance at the constitutional convention?

384

what are the new CEs this year? (Update!!)

• phlebotomy

• physical therapy

• respiratory therapy

• american red cross volunteer service

• foundations of veterinary science (MS only)

what is the newest division of HOSA?

middle school (previously JUMP)

purpose of HOSA?

develop leadership and technical HOSA skill through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is integral part of the health science education instructional program