Life Support Skills
Is this event right for you?
You might enjoy this event if you:
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Are classified under the provisions of the 2004 reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)(Eligibility requirement)
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Want to develop hands-on emergency response skills like CPR, AED use, and first aid.
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Are interested in helping others in urgent, life-threatening situations.
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Enjoy learning about rehabilitation, wellness, and adaptive techniques.
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Value preparedness, quick decision-making, and problem-solving in stressful environments.
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Prefer skills demonstration over written testing.
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​Want to explore healthcare fields related to emergency care, nursing, EMS, or public safety.
Event Details
Detail
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Emergency Preparedness Event
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​Solo competitor
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Skill Demonstration
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Skill-specific (3–8 minutes)
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Highest scoring skill(s) used
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​Basic life support, first aid, CPR, emergency response
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FORMAT​​​​​
​ROUND 1​​​
TIME LIMIT​
TIE BREAKER​
​ROUND 2
FOCUS AREAS
Topics on the Test
Competitors will be assessed on one CPR skill and one first aid skill (not combined). Each skill will be presented in a written scenario.
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CPR Skills:
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Skill I: Adult BLS/CPR – 6 minutes
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Skill II: Adult BLS with AED – 8 minutes
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Skill III: Infant BLS/CPR – 6 minutes
First Aid Skills:
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Skill IV: Administer Auto-Inject EpiPen – 3 minutes
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Skill V: Severe Bleeding – 5 minutes
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Skill VI-A: Choking (ARC) – 3 minutes
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Skill VI-B: Choking (AHA) – 3 minutes
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Skill VII: Open Fracture and Splinting – 6 minutes
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Skill VIII: Heat-Related Emergency – 5 minutes
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Skill IX: Severe Burn – 6 minutes
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Skill X: Administer Naloxone (Nasal Spray/Narcan) – 3 minutes
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. BLS Provider Manual. Latest edition.
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American Heart Association. Heartsaver First Aid. Latest edition.
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Simmers, L., Simmers-Nartker, K., Simmers-Kobelak, S., & Morris, L. DHO: Health Science. Cengage, latest edition.
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American Heart International
Event Day Checklist:
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​Eligibility Form (submitted by deadline — penalty if late)Photo ID for both rounds
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Two #2 pencils (non-mechanical) with erasers
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Personal First Aid Kit including:
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2 Cravats (strips/triangular bandages)
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Bandaging materials (gauze, roller bandages, trauma & sterile dressings)
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Mouth-to-mask device (adult & infant)
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Biohazard bag
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Hand sanitizer
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Cell phone (for 911 simulation)
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Bandage scissors
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Adhesive tape (2 rolls)
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PPE: 4 pairs of non-latex gloves
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Tourniquet (provided by HOSA or competitor’s own)
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Attire appropriate to the occupational area
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Know the General Rules & Regulations
Tips from Previous Competitors
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