What area do HOSA competitions emphasize performance?

HOSA competitions primarily emphasize academic and technical skills related to health care because they are designed to prepare students for careers in the health professions. These competitions focus on developing, demonstrating, and assessing competencies that are essential in various healthcare fields, such as nursing, emergency response, medical terminology, and health informatics.

Participants engage in events that often require them to showcase their knowledge in health sciences, apply practical skills via simulations or hands-on tasks, and analyze real-world health scenarios to propose solutions. This emphasis on performance in a healthcare context ensures that students not only gain theoretical knowledge but also the practical abilities necessary for success in healthcare careers.

The other areas, while valuable in their own right, do not align as closely with HOSA’s mission which is centered on preparing students for health-related professions.