CPR/First Aid
Is this event right for you?
You might enjoy this event if you:
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Want to learn essential life-saving skills like CPR, choking response, and emergency first aid.
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Enjoy fast-paced, team-based scenarios that require calm, effective action.
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Are interested in pursuing careers in healthcare, emergency services, or patient rescue.
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Prefer a format that combines written knowledge with real-time hands-on skills.
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Value readiness, safety, and the ability to act effectively under pressure.
Event Details
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Emergency Preparedness Event​
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​Team of 2 competitors
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Written test – 50 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes (Digital Upload: NO)
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Skills demonstration (BLS/CPR + First Aid skills)​
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Round 1: 60 minutes
Round 2: up to 12 minutes total for scenario and skill performance
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Highest Round 1 test score
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​Basic Life Support, First Aid, Emergency Medical Interventions
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FORMAT​​​​​
​ROUND 1​​​
TIME LIMIT​
TIE BREAKER​
​ROUND 2
FOCUS AREAS
Topics on the Test
1. Basic Life Support– 40%​, includes:​
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General Concepts
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BLS/CPR for Adults, Children, and Infants
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AED for Adults, Children, and Infants
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CPR with Advanced Airway
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Mouth-to-Mouth / Rescue Breathing
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Relief of Choking
2. First Aid– 60%​, includes:​​
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Basics
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Medical Emergencies
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Injury Emergencies
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Environmental Emergencies
Study Materials & Practice
Key Official References:
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American Red Cross. Basic Life Support, latest edition.
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American Red Cross. First Aid/CPR/AED, latest edition.
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American Heart Association. Basic Life Support, latest edition.
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American Heart Association. Heartsaver First Aid, latest edition.
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Simmers, L., Simmers-Nartker, Simmers-Kobelak. DHO: Health Science, Cengage Learning, latest edition
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​American Heart International
Event Day Checklist:
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Photo ID for both rounds
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Two #2 pencils (non-mechanical) with erasers
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First Aid Kit/Bag containing:
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Cravats (2); Bandaging materials (sterile gauze, roller bandages, trauma dressing, non-stick dressing)
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Mouth-to-mask & Bag-Mask devices (adult & infant)
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Biohazard bag; Hand sanitizer; Cell phone (simulated 911 calls)
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Bandage scissors; Adhesive tape (2)
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PPE: 8 pairs of non-latex gloves; 2 sets of goggles or safety glasses
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Tourniquet – provided by HOSA or competitor’s own
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Professional business attire or HOSA uniform (Round 1)
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Attire appropriate for emergency response (Round 2)
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Know the General Rules & Regulations
Tips from Previous Competitors
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