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Editorial updates have been made.  \nEvent Summary  \nEmergency Medical Technician allows HOSA members to gain the knowledge and skills required for emergency medical care. This competitive event consists of two rounds, and each team consists of two (2) people. Round One is a written, 50-question multiple-choice test, and the top-scoring teams will advance to Round Two for the skills assessment. The primary goal of this event is to motivate members to pursue careers as proactive healthcare professionals, equipping them with resilience, physical strength, and adept problem-solving abilities necessary for delivering immediate emergency care.  \nSponsorship  \nHOSA-Future Health Professionals is appreciative for the sponsorship of Emergency Medical Technician by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Foundation.  \nDress Code  \nBonus points will be awarded for proper dress.  \nRound 1: Proper business attire, official HOSA uniform, or attire appropriate to the occupational area  \nRound 2: Attire appropriate to the occupational area  \nCompetitors Must Provide  \n●  Photo ID for both rounds  \n● Two \\#2 pencils (not mechanical) with erasers for the test.  \n● Manual watch with second hand required for Round 2 for Vital Signs (no iWatches)  \n● RESPONDER BAG- * Teams have the option of bringing one responder bag per person or one responder bag  \nper team (ONLY materials listed should be included)  \n● Barrier supplies for each competitor  \n● 5 pairs of non-latex gloves AND 2 masks AND 2 gowns  \n● 1 set of goggles or safety glasses per person  \n● 6-10 \"4x4\" dressings (team’s choice) .  \n● Self-adhering or roller gauze bandages (team’s choice) .  \n● Adhesive tape  \n● Bandage scissors  \n● Penlight  \n● 2 occlusive dressing supplies  \n● 4 abdominal / trauma dressings.  \n● Stethoscope/BP cuff  \n● Oral airway kit (sizes 0-6)  \n● BVM with oxygen tubing  \n● Non-rebreather mask  \n● Pocket mask and/or other appropriate barrier (face shield, mouth-to-mask device)  \n● 4 cravats (used to tie or anchor splints in place – team’s choice. )  \n● Cell phone for simulating call for EMS assistance  \n● Tourniquet-HOSA will provide a tourniquet, OR the competitor can provide their own tourniquet.  \nHOSA Conference Staff will provide equipment and supplies as listed in Appendix I.  \nGeneral Rules  \n1. Competitors must be familiar with and adhere to the General Rules and Regulations.  \n2. For the delivery of Emergency Medical Services to be effective, partners must work together to provide quality patient care. Training and practicing together will lead to teams moving as a seamless unit. Competitors are encouraged to practice as a team , performing scenarios to promote the best possible outcomes for patients.  \nOfficial References  \n3. The references below are used in the development of the test questions and skill rating sheets:  \na.  Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured. Series Editor: Andrew N. Pollak, MD, FAAOS. Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. Latest edition.  \nb. American Heart Association. BLS Provider Manual. Latest edition.  \nc.  Limmer, Daniel. Emergency Care. Published by Prentice Hall, a “Brady” book, Latest edition.  \nRound One Test  \n4.  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