Phlebotomy
Is this event right for you?
You might enjoy this event if you:
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Are interested in drawing blood and handling specimens in a clinical setting.
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Enjoy hands-on patient care, including venipuncture and other blood collection techniques.
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Care about safety, infection control, and professional communication.
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Like combining knowledge-based testing with practical skill demonstrations.
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Want experience preparing for careers as a phlebotomist, nurse, or medical lab technician.
Event Details
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Health Professions Event
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​Solo competitor
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Written test – 50 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes
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Skills demonstration (selected phlebotomy skills)
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Round 1: 60 minutes
Round 2: 2–10 minutes per skill
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Highest Round 1 test score
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​Blood collection, specimen handling, patient safety, infection control, professional communication, anatomy/terminology, time management
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FORMAT​​​​​
​ROUND 1​​​
TIME LIMIT​
TIE BREAKER​
​ROUND 2
FOCUS AREAS
Topics on the Test
1. Obtaining Blood Samples (including tube selection)–42%​​
2. Specimen Collection & Processing– 16%​​​​
3. Time Management & Assignment Organization– 8%​​​​
4. Professional Communications– 4%​
5. Clerical Skills & Duties– 4%​
6. Safety Standards & Procedures– 10%​
7. Legal, Ethical, & Professional Considerations– 8%​​
8. Terminology, Anatomy, & Physiology– 8%​
Study Materials & Practice
Key Official References:
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Booth, Kathryn and Lillian Mundt. Phlebotomy: A Competency Based Approach. McGraw Hill, 6th edition.
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McCall, Ruth. Phlebotomy Essentials. Jones & Bartlett, latest edition.
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AMT Resources (https://americanmedtech.org/HOSA)
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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Non-latex gloves
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Professional business attire or official HOSA uniform (Round 1)
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Attire appropriate to phlebotomy practice (Round 2)
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Know the General Rules & Regulations
Tips from Previous Competitors
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