HOSA STATE OFFICER EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2026

HOSA STATE OFFICER EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2026 HOSA was created in - Answers Arlington, Texas on November 1976 What is HOSA? - Answers HOSA is a Career and Technical Student Organization recognized by the United States Department of Education. It provides a one of a kind program that teaches leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary and post-secondary/collegiate students enrolled in Health Science Technology Education programs. What supply company does HOSA use? - Answers Awards Unlimited What does HOSA provide? - Answers Leadership development and Scholarship opportunities Three ways the HOSA curriculum helps students - Answers Building self esteem Helping students communicate more effectively Helping students make realistic career goals 6 States that voted to form the American Health Occupations Education Student Organization - Answers Alabama, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas 12 goals of HOSA - Answers To promote physical, mental and social well being. To develop effective leadership qualities and skills. To develop the ability to communicate more effectively with people. To develop character. To develop responsible citizenship traits. To understand the importance of pleasing oneself as well as being of service to others. To build self-confidence and pride in one's work. To make realistic career choices and seek successful employment in the health care field. To develop an understanding of the importance in interacting and cooperating with other students and organizations. To encourage individual and group achievement. To develop an understanding of current health care issues, environmental concerns, and survival needs of the community, the nation and the world. To encourage involvement in local, state and national, and international health care and education projects. Level 1: Local Chapters - Answers Secondary and/or post secondary students pursuing a health career Level 2: Chartered Associations - Answers Supported by the appropriate state education agency or a HOSA, Inc. Board approved sponsoring agency/institution Level 3: HOSA Organization - Answers Executive council HOSA Emblem: Circle - Answers Represents the continuity of health care HOSA Emblem: Triangle - Answers Represents the three aspects of humankind well-being: social, physical and mental HOSA Emblem: Hands - Answers Signify the caring of each HOSA member Colors of HOSA: Navy blue - Answers Represents loyalty to the health care profession Colors of HOSA: White - Answers Represents purity of purpose Colors of HOSA: Maroon - Answers Represents compassion of HOSA members. HOSA Motto - Answers The hands of HOSA mold the health of tomorrow HOSA Slogan - Answers Health science and HOSA- a healthy partnership National Theme - Answers Create Your Future Current national service project - Answers NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness International Leadership Conference - Answers Held in Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas on June 24-27, 2026 HOSA used to stand for Health Occupations Students of America. Now we use what? - Answers HOSA: Future Health Professionals National HOSA headquarters - Answers Southlake, Texas Who designed the HOSA emblem? - Answers Students at McNairy County High School in Tennessee, adapted in 1978 National HOSA week - Answers First full week of November (Nov. 3-9, 2025) First national HOSA president - Answers Lynne McGee of North Carolina Biomedical Debate topic - Answers Social Media Health Influencers Should be Monitored Prepared Speaking and Speaking Skills topic - Answers Champions of Change Public Health topic - Answers Food Wars: Battling Big Soda and Ultra-Processed Food Persuasive Writing and Speaking topic - Answers Is the Smartphone responsible for the current youth mental health crisis? Public Service Announcement topic - Answers Brain Health is Public Health National HOSA website - Answers Six event categories - Answers Health Science Events Health Professions Events Emergency Preparedness Events Leadership Events Teamwork Events Recognition Events Health Science events - Answers - Behavioral health - Biomedical Equipment Technician - Dental Terminology - Health Informatics - Healthcare Administration - Human Growth and Development - Medical Law and Ethics - Medical Math - Medical Reading - Medical Spelling - Medical Terminology - Nutrition - Pathophysiology - Pharmacology - World Health and Disparities Health Professions events - Answers - Biotechnology - Clinical Laboratory Science - Clinical Nursing - Clinical Specialty - Dental Science - Family Medicine Physician - Home Health Aide - Medical Assisting - Nursing Assisting - Occupational Therapy - Personal Care Technician - Personal Care - Pharmacy Science - Phlebotomy - Physical Therapy - Respiratory Therapy - Sports Medicine - Surgical Technologist - Veterinary Science Emergency Preparedness events - Answers CERT Skills CPR/First Aid Emergency Medical Technician Epidemiology Life Support Skills* Mental Health Promotion MRC Partnership Public Health** Leadership events - Answers Extemporaneous Writing - health policy Health Career Photography Healthy Living Interviewing Skills Job Seeking Skills Organizational leadership Prepared Speaking** Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking Research Poster Speaking Skills Teamwork events - Answers Biomedical Debate Community Awareness Creative Problem Solving Forensic Medicine Health Career Display** Health Education** HOSA Bowl Medical Innovation Parliamentary Procedure Public Service Announcement Recognition events - Answers America's Blood Centers and HOSA Blood Drive American Red Cross Chapter Recognition American Red Cross Diversify the Blood Supply Barbara James Service Award** Healthcare Issues Exam Emotional Well-Being Challenge Health Literacy Ambassador HOSA Happenings HOSA History Exam HOSA Service Project Outstanding HOSA Achievement Outstanding HOSA Leader Hilarity for Charity Recognitions First National Leadership Conference - Answers Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1978 HOSA tests that have 50 questions have how much time? - Answers 1 hour HOSA tests that have 100 questions have? - Answers 90 minutes HOSA Core Values: Learning - Answers We value learning. We are committed to learning and becoming respected, knowledgeable and skilled health professionals. We will respect the experiences and contributions of our teachers, peers and patients and seek to learn from them. HOSA Core Values: Leadership - Answers We value leadership. We will serve as role models in our academic program, profession and community. We will be ethical, accountable and trustworthy. We will use our influence to empower others to strive for excellence. HOSA Core Values: Service - Answers We value service. We are dedicated to serving others with compassion. We believe that individuals are important and we will treat everyone with respect and care. HOSA Core Values: Innovation - Answers We value innovation. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of others. We will continuously seek the knowledge and skills to address challenges and improve the health professions. HOSA Creed - Answers I recognize the universal need for quality, compassionate healthcare. I understand the importance of academic excellence, skills training, and leadership development in my career pathway. I believe through service to my community and to the world, I will make the best use of my knowledge and talents. I accept the responsibility of a health professional and seek to find my place on a team equally committed to the well-being of others. Therefore, I will dedicate myself to promoting health and advancing healthcare as a student, a leader, an educator, and a member of HOSA-Future Health Professionals Official HOSA Uniform Policy 1 - Answers Tailored navy blazer with emblem affixed over the heart. Matching navy slacks or navy knee length skirt White, closed - neck, tailored dress shirt suitable for tie or scarf Accents: maroon HOSA scarf or maroon or navy long tie Closed - toe blue or black (hose optional for women) Belt (blue or black) Head covers that are required for religious purposes or to honor cultural tradition are allowed. Official HOSA Uniform Policy 2 - Answers Black or navy-blue suit White, closed-neck, tailored dress shirt with tie (maroon or navy long tie) White blouse (can be member's choice) Accent: maroon HOSA scarf Members may choose to wear knee-length skirt or slacks Closed-toe blue or black shoes (hose optional for women) Belt (blue or black) Head covers that are required for religious purposes or to honor cultural tradition are allowed. Business attire - Answers Suit Shirts Sports Jackets Skirts Pants Dresses Jackets Shoes (closed-toe; open-toe; heeled sandals are permitted) Clinical uniform - Answers Scrubs Clinical shoes Khaki Pants with Polo Top Note: Shorts and flip-flops are not acceptable HOSA clinical attire. Inappropriate attire - Answers Casual tank, crop or tube tops Denim clothing or canvas shoes Torn, dirty, or frayed clothing T-shirts Denim pants in colors other than blue Clothing that has obscene or suggestive printing or pictures that may be offensive. Sweat pants/shirts Blue jean skirts and dresses Flip-flops and Thong sandals: shoes that are flat, backless, made of rubber or leather, plain or embellished with beads, etc., consisting of a flat sole held loosely on the foot by a Y-shaped strap, like a thin thong, that passes between the first (big) and second toes and around either side of the foot. 8 officer positions for HOSA - Answers President President-Elect Secondary Division Western Vice-President Central Vice-President Eastern Vice-President Secondary Board Member Post secondary Division PSC Vice-President PSC Board Member President duties - Answers The President shall preside at the HOSA Conference and all HOSA officer meetings, make committee appointments (unless otherwise provided), and develop with the assistance of the Executive Council and the HOSA, Inc., Board of Directors, an Annual Program of Work. The President shall serve on the HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors and Executive Committee. President elect duties - Answers The President-Elect shall serve HOSA in any capacity as directed by the President and shall assume the duties of the President in his/her absence. The President-Elect shall succeed the President at the end of each term of office. The President-Elect shall serve on the HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Vice president duties - Answers The Vice-Presidents shall promote the growth and development of their HOSA Divisions within their areas in accordance with the Annual Program of Work. They shall serve as members of the Nominating Committee and in any other capacity as directed by the President. Board members duties - Answers The Board Members shall represent Divisions on the HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors. They shall participate on Board Committees, carry out any other responsibilities as appointed or requested by the Chairman of the Board and report action to the HOSA Executive Council and membership. Executive Director Emeritus - Answers Jim Koeninger Executive Director - Answers Bergen Morehouse Director of Association Services - Answers Jeff Koeninger Director of Operations - Answers Santina Cherian Director of Finance - Answers Hope Antrim Director of Technology - Answers Diane Bartosch Software Architect - Answers Jason Koeninger Director of HOSA Washington Office - Answers George Sifakis Director of Partnerships and Sponsorships - Answers Karen Koeninger For More about Headquarter Staff - Answers HOSA Headquarters Staff - HOSA The first Vice-Chairman - Answers Barbara James, HOSA Honorary Life Member, South Carolina. International Leadership Conference activities - Answers Competitive Events Educational Symposium Exhibits Special Activities General Sessions Penn member on HOSA Board of Directors - Answers Cindy Beck Dr. David Kelly Christina Patrin Marcus Henderson Penn HOSA president - Answers Madison Johnson HOSA Affiliated Groups - Answers ACTE: Association for Career and Technical Education COHOT: Council of Health Occupations Teachers NCHSE: The National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education NASSP: The National Association of Secondary School Principals NCC-CTSO: The National Coordinating Council for Career & Technical Student Organizations NACVE: The National Advisory Council on Vocational Education USDE: The United States Department of Education HOSA Handbook - Answers Section A: HOSA History Section B: Competitive Events Section C: Chapter Management Executive Council: President - Answers Madison Johnson (pa); Ria Mohan (international) Executive Council: President elect - Answers Jeet Sridhar (international)