HOSA Bowl
Is this event right for you?
You might enjoy this event if you:
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Like fast-paced, team-based competitions.
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Enjoy testing your knowledge on health topics, current events, HOSA procedures, and parliamentary rules.
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Thrive under time pressure and quick decision-making.
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Work well in a team of exactly four members.
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Want to practice both written and oral buzzer-style competition skills.
Event Details
Detail
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Teamwork Event
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​Team of 4 competitors
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50-question written test (60 minutes)
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Buzzer Bracket Competition (head-to-head team matchups)
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Round 1: 60 minutes
Round 2: 10 minutes per round
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tiebreaker questions and, if still tied, by Round One test average
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Knowledge of health, HOSA, current health topics, parliamentary procedure, teamwork, quick recall
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​ROUND 1​​​
TIME LIMIT​
TIE BREAKER​
​ROUND 2
FOCUS AREAS
Topics on the Test
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Health-related: History of medicine, healthcare systems, careers, legal/ethical issues, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, nutrition, safety, infection control, math conversions (60% of test)
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HOSA-related content: 20%
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Parliamentary procedure: 10%
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Current health topics: 10%
Study Materials & Practice
Key Official References:
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Simmers, L., Simmers-Nartker, K., Simmers-Kobelak, S., Morris, L. DHO: Health Science. Cengage Learning, Latest edition
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Ehrlich, A., and Schroeder, C. Medical Terminology for Health Professions. Cengage Learning, Latest edition
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Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, Edited by Donald Venes, M.D., F.A. Davis Company, Latest edition
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NIH Medline Plus Magazine: Publications (current school year editions)
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Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, Latest edition
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HOSA website: Content including HOSA publications, HOSA Handbook, HOSA Bylaws, Policy and Procedures Manuals, current ILC Guide, and HOSA E-Magazine for the current school year
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Stanhope and Turnbull. Introduction to Medical Terminology. Goodheart-Willcox, Latest edition
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CNN Health
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NBC News Health
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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Proper business attire or official HOSA uniform
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Know the General Rules & Regulations
Tips from Previous Competitors
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