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  • Welcome to New York HOSA
  • NYS HOSA Resources
    • Important Dates & Information
    • NYS HOSA State Officers >
      • President
      • Senior Vice President
      • Secretary and Reporter
      • Treasurer
      • Parliamentarian
      • State Officer Application
    • NYS HOSA Board of Trustees
    • NYS HOSA Regions Map
    • NYS HOSA By-laws
    • NYS HOSA BOTs Policies
    • Achievement Test Study Guide
  • Advisor Resources
    • Advisor Login
    • New Chapter Request
    • New Advisors Q&A
    • Membership Information
    • Advisors and Chaperone Information
    • Sheila Cummings Service Award
    • National HOSA Website
    • Non-HOSA Websites >
      • Health Career Information Videos
      • New York State Department of Health
      • New York State Department of Labor
      • National Area Health Education Center
  • Conferences
    • CE Guidelines
    • 2026 Spring Leadership Conference >
      • SLC Agenda
    • 2025 Fall Leadership Conference
    • 2025 International Leadership Conference
    • Past Competitive Event Winners >
      • 2025 SLC Winners
      • 2024 SLC Winners
      • 2023 SLC Winners
      • 2022 SLC Winners
    • Vendor Registration
    • Conference Attire
  • Newsletters
  • Forms
  • State Officer Applications Materials
  • Design Contest
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  • Shop HOSA

New York HOSA Competitive Events
Registration Deadline: February 27, 2026

2026 New York HOSA CE Rules
  1. HOSA students may participate in as many ONLINE ONLY ​Health Science Events  as they can fit into their schedule.   
  2. Chapters may have an unlimited number of their members participate in each ONLINE ONLY Health Science Events.
  3. Each competitor is limited to one (1) IN-PERSON EVENT or ONLINE ONLY Non-Health Science Event.
  4. Chapters are limited to three (3) teams/entrants per IN-PERSON EVENT or ONLINE ONLY Non-Health Science Event.
  5. Online tests must be proctored by a non-advisor staff member of institution where the chapter is chartered.
  6. All competitors from a chapter must take the same online tests on the same day.  There is a two week window when ALL online testing must be completed. Each chapter can determine the schedule of testing that works for their chapter and members. Testing will be held from March 2-13, 2026.  Students who are absent are not permitted to make up online tests if they miss the day it is administered.   Online tests must be taken between 7:00am and 5:00pm.  Online tests completed outside this time will be disqualified.
  7. For an event to run, there must be at least three (3) teams/entrants from at least two (2) chapters.  Events not meeting these numbers will be canceled prior to the conference.  Once registration closes , if your event is canceled you will be notified to select an alternative event. 
  8. Competitors may switch events if their original event is canceled due to enrollment.  No refunds will be given after registration closes.
  9. In events with only three (3) competitors, only a gold and silver medal may be awarded.   In events with four (4) or more competitors, a gold, silver, and bronze medal may be awarded.   The CE coordinators will set achievement thresholds that must be met for all events.  If competitors scores do not meet these thresholds  medals may not be awarded.  No medals are awarded for Health Issues Exam.
  10. All New York HOSA uploads are due by March 13, 2026.  For directions and information about how to upload the information your event requires please visit: https://hosa.org/competitive-event-digital-uploads
These rules are specific to New York HOSA and supersede any rules posted on HOSA.org.   All other HOSA.org rules apply.

ONLINE ONLY EVENTS
​Health Science Events (Unlimited Entries)
  • Behavioral Health
  • ​Dental Terminology
  • Health Informatics 
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Medical Law and Ethics 
  • Medical Math
  • Medical Reading
  • Medical Terminology
  • Nutrition
  • Pathophysiology
  • Pharmacology
  • World Health & Disparities in Healthcare
    (formerly Cultural Diversities and Disparities)

Health Professions (Limited Entries)
  • ​Family Medicine 

Emergency Preparedness (Limited Entries)
  • Epidemiology
​
Recognition Events (Limited Entries)
  • Health Issues Exam (no medals awarded)​

Cancelled Events as of 2/27/26
  • None
  • ​Additional events with no enrollment have been removed from the list.  These events had insufficient students enrolled to support competition.
IN-PERSON EVENTS (Tentative Schedule)
​Check guidelines to see which events have a Round 1 Online Test or Pre-conference Submission Requirements.  
Wednesday Evening 
  • Creative Problem Solving 
  • Extemporaneous Writing
  • Forensic Science 
  • Public Service Announcement 
  • Research Poster

Thursday Morning
  • ​Clinical Laboratory Science 
  • CPR/First Aid 
  • ​Health Career Display
  • Health Education 
  • Healthy Living 
  • Home Health Aide 
  • HOSA Bowl 
  • Job Seeking Skills
  • Mental Health Promotion 
  • Prepared Speaking
  • Pharmacy Science
  • Sports Medicine ​

​Thursday Afternoon
  • Biomedical Debate 
  • Biotechnology 
  • Clinical Nursing 
  • Community Awareness 
  • EMT 
  • ​Health Career Photography 
  • Medical Assisting 
  • Medical Spelling 
  • Nursing Assisting 
  • Researched Persuasive Writing & Speaking 
  • Public Health 
  • Physical Therapy 
  • Personal Care* 
  • ​Veterinary Science 
​
* Personal Care, Interviewing Skills, Life Support Skills, and Speaking Skills must complete the eligibility form for their event by March 2, 2026 for the New York State Conference to qualify for the event. It can be filled out at https://hosa.org/accommodations/
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