Respiratory Therapy
Is this event right for you?
You might enjoy this event if you:
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Are interested in helping patients with breathing and lung health.
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Enjoy learning about respiratory conditions and life-support procedures.
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Like presenting research creatively and performing hands-on medical skills.
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Want to explore careers in respiratory care, pulmonary medicine, or critical care.
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Appreciate both educational presentations and live clinical demonstrations.
Event Details
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Health Professions Event
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​Solo competitor
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50 multiple-choice question test
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Skills demonstration (selected respiratory therapy procedures)
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Round 1: 60 minutes
Round 2: 4-8 minutes per skill
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Highest Round 1 presentation score
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​Respiratory therapy careers, disease management, patient care, and clinical techniques
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FORMAT​​​​​
​ROUND 1​​​
TIME LIMIT​
TIE BREAKER​
​ROUND 2
FOCUS AREAS
Topics on the Test
Competitors will explore and present on ONE of the following focus areas:
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Asthma Disease Management
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COPD Disease Management
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Smoking / Vaping Cessation
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Presentation must also include:
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Demand and Occupational Outlook for Respiratory Therapists
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Educational Pathways and Requirements
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Overview of the Profession (benefits, challenges, roles in healthcare) ​​​​
Study Materials & Practice
Key Official References:
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Kacmarek, Stoller & Heuer. Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care. Elsevier, latest edition.
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Simmers, Simmers-Nartker, Simmers-Kobelak & Fuller. DHO: Health Science. Latest edition.
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American Association for Respiratory Care – be-an-rt.org & morerts.com/growing-need
Event Day Checklist:
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Photo ID for both rounds
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Non-latex gloves, sterile gloves, gown, goggles or safety glasses, mask, face shield
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Presentation aids/tools (laptop, Prezi, PowerPoint, posters, videos – NO electricity provided)
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Optional: Index cards or electronic notecards (not visible to judges)
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Professional business attire or official HOSA uniform (Round 1)
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Attire appropriate for respiratory therapy settings (Round 2)
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Know the General Rules & Regulations
Tips from Previous Competitors
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