New York State/Hwny/International Competitive Events Program

NEW YORK STATE/HWNY/INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE EVENTS PROGRAM NYS HOSA /HWNY members are encouraged to take full advantage of the New York State HOSA Competitive Events Program, a constantly expanding and improving series of healthcare-related competitive events. At the 2017 SLC, HOSA is sponsoring 50 REGULAR Events and 7 Recognition Opportunities 2 NYS Events and 1 Pilot Event.

Code designations for event registration are listed below. Make sure that you are using the appropriate code to enter your student into the correct event. The wrong code will enter your competitor into the wrong event, therefore, causing great confusion at orientation. If you have any questions about the event code, please contact your state advisor. These codes must be properly entered on the registration online.

NYS HOSA/HWNY members may enter only one AM and only one PM competitive event at the SLC. In addition, competitors may participate in as many Recognition Events as they wish.

Health Science Events (online testing) Leadership Events (on site) E Dental Terminology DT Extemporaneous Health Poster^ H M E Medical Math Extemporaneous Writing M W H Medical Terminology^ MT Health Career Photography P I Medical Reading^ MR Interviewing Skills* S J Knowledge Tests (all online testing) Job Seeking Skills S P Behavioral Health KB Prepared Speaking^ S R Health Career Exploration (MS only) KC Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking S S Human Growth & Development KG Speaking Skills*^ S Medical Law and Ethics KM Leadership Events (qualifying exam online) H Nutrition^ KN Healthy Lifestyle^ L Pathophysiology KP Pharmacology KH Teamwork Events (qualifying exam online) B Transcultural Health Care KT Biomedical Debate D C Health Science Events (qualifying exam online and on site) Creative Problem Solving S

F Medical Spelling MS Forensic Medicine M H HOSA Bowl B P Health Professions Events (on site) CL Parliamentary Procedure P Clinical Specialty PC Teamwork Events (on site) C Personal Care* Community Awareness A H Health Professions Events (qualifying exam online) Health Career Display^ D H Biomedical Laboratory Science BT Health Education^ E M Clinical Nursing CN Medical Innovation I P Dental Science DS Public Service Announcement A Home Health Aide HH Medical Assisting MA Recognition (online exam) H Nursing Assisting NA Healthcare Issues Exam C Physical Therapy PT Recognition B Sports Medicine SM Barbara James Service Award^ J C Veterinary Science VS HOSA Chapter Reflection^ R N HOSA Happenings^ L M Emergency Preparedness Events (qualifying exam online) MRC Volunteer Recognition V N CERT Skills CT National Service Project^ S O CPR/First Aid CP Outstanding State Leader L Emergency Medical Technician EM Epidemiology EP NYS Events Emergency Preparedness Events (on site) NYS Achievement Award (online Test --Make-up only in Syr.) Life Support Skills* LS NYS HOSA Chapter Poster MRC Partnership MC Public Health^ PH

* Only for students classified under the federal regulations, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997—Amended (IDEA). ^ Events open to Middle School students (Health Career Exploration is only open to middle school) Important note about registering teams: To assure team members are placed on the correct team for competition, you must include a team number. PLEASE use the place (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.) the team finished in state competition.