HOSA Bowl - Teamwork Event - Event Rules & Test Guidelines

Sep 29, 2026

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HOSA Bowl is a two-round teamwork competition for eligible secondary, postsecondary, and collegiate divisions. Teams of four compete in Round One through a 50-question written, timed test, with top-scoring teams advancing to a Round Two buzzer-style match against another team. The document details administrative differences across ILC, FLC, and SLC testing formats, rules for dress and required competitor materials, and the subject distribution for the written-test content, including health science topics, current health topics, parliamentary procedure, and related health knowledge.

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Reading Time23 min

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Event Summary

Round Structure and Advancement

Dress Code and Required Materials

General Rules and Official References

Round One: The Written Test

Test Instructions and Time Plan

Sample Questions

Round Two: Buzzer Competition

Advancement and Seeding

Last updated: September 10th, 2025 HOSA Bowl PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DIFFERENCES IN HOW THIS EVENT WILL BE RUN ATHOSA CANADA’S FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (FLC) : 1. Written test time shortened to 40 minutes (still 50 questions) at FLC only. 2. Written test will take place online and be open book at FLC only. 3. Only the written test portion of the event will be evaluated at FLC. PLEASE NOTE HOSA CANADA’S SPRING LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (SLC) WILL BEIN-PERSON AND THIS EVENT WILL BE RUN ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES, EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING DIFFERENCE: 1. There will be a verbal announcement when there are 30 minutes and 5 minutes remaining to complete the written test at SLC. *Please note that NO verbal announcements will be made at the International Leadership Conference (ILC). HOSA Bowl Teamwork Event | Eligible Divisions: Secondary & Postsecondary / Collegiate | Round 1: 50 Q test in 60 minutes | Digital Upload: NO | | --- | --- | --- | | Team Event: 4 competitors per team | Round 2: Buzzer Bracket | | New for 2025-2026 The 10th edition of DHO has been released. Editorial updates have been made. Event Summary HOSA Bowl allows members to gain knowledge and skills on various topics and situations in health, current health topics, HOSA, and parliamentary procedure. This competitive event consists of two rounds, and each team consists of exactly four (4) members. Round One is a written test. Top-scoring teams advance to Round Two and compete by responding appropriately to items presented by a moderator in a “buzzer style” round. These items may be in the form of questions, incomplete statements, and/or definitions and may be multi-answer items. Winners will be determined by a series of elimination rounds as described in the event tournament bracket. This event aims to inspire members to be proactive future health professionals and motivate them to participate in teams while learning about health, HOSA, current health topics , and parliamentary procedure topics. Dress Code Proper business attire or official HOSA uniform. Bonus points will be awarded for proper dress. All team members must be properly dressed to receive the bonus points. Teams who are not dressed appropriately for Round Two may not be allowed to compete. Competitors Must Provide: ● Photo ID for both rounds ● Two \#2 lead pencils (not mechanical) with an eraser for the test. HOSA Conference Staff will provide equipment and supplies as listed in Appendix I. General Rules 1. Competitors must be familiar with and adhere to the General Rules and Regulations. Official References 2. The references below are used in the development of the test questions for the written test and buzzer rounds. a. Simmers, L. , Simmers-Nartker, K. , Simmers-Kobelak, S. , Morris, L. DHO: Health Science. Cengage Learning, Latest edition. b. Ehrlich, A. , and Schroeder, C. Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Cengage Learning. Latest edition. c. Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, Edited by Donald Venes, M. D. , F.A. Davis Company. Latest edition. d. NIH Medline Plus Magazine: Publications (current school year editions) . e. Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, Latest edition. f. HOSA website: Content from the HOSA website, including HOSA publications, HOSA Handbook, HOSA and HOSA, Inc. Bylaws, Policy and Procedures Manuals, current edition of the ILC Guide (published in February each year) and editions of the HOSA E-Magazine for the current school year. g. Stanhope and Turnbull. Introduction to Medical Terminology. Goodheart-Willcox. Latest edition. h. [https://www.cnn.com/health](https://www.cnn.com/health) i. [https://www.nbcnews.com/health](https://www.nbcnews.com/health) ROUND ONE: TheTest 3. Test Instructions: The written test will consist of 50 multiple-choice items in a maximum of 60 minutes. 4. Test Plan The test plan for the written test and Round 2-

FAQs

How does a team advance from Round One to Round Two in HOSA Bowl?

Top-scoring teams from Round One advance to Round Two. The document states that Round One scores determine advancement and seeding, while the written-test score is not part of the final Round Two score.

What testing-time and format differences apply across ILC, FLC, and SLC?

The document notes that at FLC the written test time is shortened to 40 minutes (still 50 questions) and is online and open book. It also specifies SLC is in-person with verbal announcements at 30 minutes and 5 minutes remaining, while ILC has no verbal time announcements.

What must competitors bring or provide for HOSA Bowl participation?

Competitors must provide a photo ID for both rounds and two #2 lead pencils (not mechanical) with an eraser for the written test.

Sep 29, 2026

Uploaded by Marglet