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! NATIONAL HOSA EVENT REPORT SAMPLE

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National HOSA Competitive

Events Report SAMPLE

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Contents of Event Report Sample

Forward�� 3 NLC Event Results � Secondary Division ��.. 4 NLC Event Results � Postsecondary Collegiate Division � 5 NLC Competitor Registration Comparison Chart �� 6 Event Ratings � Overall Rating by Event and Year ��. 7 NLC Competitor Evaluation Data�� 8 Event Evaluation Summaries � Category I ��9 - 14 Event Evaluation Summaries � Category III ��15 - 24

HOSA strives to offer the best possible competitive events experience for HOSA members through careful planning and administration of the HOSA National Competitive Events Program, and through careful analysis of feedback from HOSA competitors, judges and event personnel. The report that is analyzed by HOSA leaders is comprehensive and extensive. This �Sample� includes selected pages from an event report.


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Foreword

The National HOSA Competitive Events Report is designed to help HOSA program managers gather information about the HOSA Competitive Events Program. It is through an organized effort to analyze data and opinions from HOSA stakeholders that HOSA leaders are able to implement a process of continuous improvement. The pages of this document will demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of a �compassionate, quality� competitive events program that has something in it for all HOSA members. Some important concepts to consider when reviewing this report include: " HOSA is about creating opportunities! By using an event tabulations program, we provide

a large number of students with the fair and equal learning opportunities that HOSA offers � in a reasonable amount of time � at a reasonable cost.

" HOSA is about continuous improvement! It is important to know what HOSA members

think about their competitive events experience. Such feedback helps us improve the event process, and, helps us realize areas in which communication about goals and processes need to be improved.

The challenges: " Frustration is evident when competitors do not know the rules, or perceive that others are not

following the rules. It is important for advisors at all levels to assure that competitors are well informed. Event consistency at the local, regional, state and national levels will help solve this type of challenge.

" Once again, there were instances of students competing in national events that did compete at

the state level. State advisors should continue to monitor students/schools for compliance with event eligibility rules.

The HOSA Competitive Events Program succeeds in providing outstanding learning opportunities for students. HOSA competitive event evaluations provide compelling evidence of HOSA�s impact � student competitors relate HOSA as EXCELLENT when asked how HOSA contributes to their health care education.


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NLC Event Results Secondary Division

State Secondary Members

NLC Winners Top 10 Finalists

Rank Ratio Finalists to Members

Rank

MD 193 5 17 1:39 1 UT 1562 26 5 1:60 2 ME 124 2 26 1:62 3 CA 815 11 11 1:74 4 IA 259 3 20 1:86 5 NY 440 5 18 1:88 6 MN 799 9 14 1:89 7 MI 1694 17 6 1:100 8 NJ 1232 11 12 1:112 9 SC 1585 14 8 1:113 10 TX 10575 86 1 1:123 11 PA 2073 16 7 1:130 12 VA 1391 10 13 1:139 13 FL 5874 42 2 1:140 14 TN 4948 32 4 1:155 15 KY 2041 12 9 1:170 16 OK 1598 9 15 1:178 17 WV 568 3 24 1:189 18 WI 384 2 27 1:192 19 NC 7165 37 3 1:194 20 AL 2228 11 10 1:203 21 OR 712 3 22 1:237 22 IL 1154 4 19 1:289 23 MS 2316 8 16 1:290 24 GA 336 1 29 1:336 25 PR 1041 3 23 1:347 26 IN 1118 3 21 1:373 27 AR 797 2 25 1:399 28 CO 457 1 28 1:457 29 NH 524 1 30 1:524 30


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NLC Event Results Postsecondary/Collegiate Division

State Postsecondary/Collegiate Members

NLC Winners Top 10 Finalists

Rank Ratio Finalists to Members

Rank

CA 216 25 4 1:9 1

ME 10 1 17 1:10 2

NC 22 2 16 1:11 3

WV 238 19 5 1:13 4

NJ 233 17 6 1:14 5

FL 565 35 2 1:15 6

SC 60 4 13 1:15 7

UT 95 6 10 1:16 8

NE 16 1 18 1:16 9

MI 73 4 12 1:18 10

MS 877 43 1 1:20 11

TX 157 8 8 1:20 12

IA 65 3 14 1:22 13

WI 68 3 15 1:23 14

PA 25 1 19 1:25 15

VA 414 15 7 1:28 16

OK 1169 33 3 1:35 17

KS 247 6 9 1:41 18

KY 219 5 11 1:44 19


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NLC Competitor Registration Comparison Chart

Event 1996 1998 1999 2000

2001

Administrative Medical Assisting 44 45 48 38 32 Biomedical Debate 19 116 112 139 124 CPR/First Aid 168 160 163 155 141 Career Health Display 14 110 148 158 112 Chapter Newsletter 8 23 30 32 39 Community Awareness 115 130 196 169 120 Creative Problem Solving 173 257 266 240 200 Dental Assisting 44 44 35 36 36 Dental Laboratory Technology 6 19 17 6 14 Dental Spelling 37 38 45 43 38 Dental Terminology 41 45 41 40 36 EMT 54 58 72 56 58 Extemporaneous Health Poster 61 65 75 61 52 Extemporaneous Speaking 58 58 61 43 49 Extemporaneous Writing 64 63 79 52 44 First Aid/Rescue Breathing 27 27 28 22 25 HOSA Bowl 359 316 338 298 313 Interviewing Skills 25 26 30 24 26 Job Seeking Skills 88 85 77 63 59 KT Nutrition 38 46 58 53 46 KT Basic Concepts of Health Care - - - - 36 KT Human Growth and Development - - - - 38 KT Pharmacology 0 0 24 35 26 KT Pathophysiology 0 47 56 51 44 Medical Assisting Clinical 44 49 51 48 38 Medical Laboratory Assisting 29 23 31 21 21 Medical Math 83 80 85 71 58 Medical Spelling 70 60 75 72 52 Medical Terminology 106 80 88 73 74 Medical Reading 0 0 54 80 93 National Healthcare Issues Exam 184 263 289 213 261 Nursing Assisting 68 76 69 62 70 Outstanding HOSA Chapter 60 68 72 70 74 Outstanding HOSA Member 14 23 18 16 17 Parliamentary Procedure 212 226 218 200 194 Personal Care 24 29 29 28 20 Physical Therapy 38 53 53 39 39 Practical Nursing 33 35 34 32 24 Prepared Speaking 84 82 69 56 58 Researched Persuasive Speaking 45 54 57 48 41 Speaking Skills 0 15 20 13 17 Sports Medicine 30 39 45 46 32 Veterinary Assisting 23 37 36 40 38 2662 3165 3489 3268 3160


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Event Ratings

Overall Rating � By Event and Year

Event 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Dental Spelling 4.45 3.89 3.91 3.81 4.19 3.44 3.86 Dental Terminology 4.10 3.70 3.85 3.63 3.84 3.92 3.89 Medical Spelling 3.82 3.84 4.02 3.61 3.81 3.46 4.06 Medical Terminology 4.80 3.58 4.33 3.91 4.07 4.12 3.64 Medical Mathematics 4.41 3.89 3.58 3.92 3.77 - 3.86 Knowledge Tests - 4.28 4.04 3.94 3.78 3.68 3.61 Administrative Medical Assisting 3.94 3.97 2.57 3.78 2.27 3.84 3.52 CPR/First Aid 3.99 3.72 4.11 3.67 4.00 4.02 3.92 Dental Assisting 3.71 3.24 3.38 3.92 3.62 3.82 3.27 EMT - - - 3.84 3.29 3.20 3.72 Medical Assisting Clinical 4.20 3.83 3.70 3.79 4.13 3.65 3.81 Medical Laboratory Assisting 3.32 3.39 3.70 3.65 3.68 3.61 3.57 Nursing Assisting 3.76 3.48 3.62 3.37 3.24 3.81 3.79 Personal Care 3.90 4.00 3.68 3.21 3.85 3.83 3.33 Physical Therapy Aide 4.10 3.76 3.66 3.84 4.20 3.69 3.77 Practical Nursing 4.24 3.58 3.90 3.68 3.09 4.21 4.05 Rescue Breathing 4.23 3.46 4.30 3.92 4.15 4.00 3.78 Sports Medicine 3.57 3.48 4.13 3.76 3.48 3.63 3.30 Veterinary Assisting 4.00 3.38 4.04 3.67 3.68 4.06 3.87 Extemporaneous Health Poster 4.30 3.94 4.43 4.29 4.13 3.94 3.82 Extemporaneous Speaking 4.46 4.21 4.00 4.16 4.58 4.21 4.27 Extemporaneous Writing 4.38 3.90 3.94 3.89 3.66 4.24 3.90 Job Seeking Skills 4.58 3.97 4.38 4.28 3.84 3.65 4.46 Interviewing Skills 4.55 4.58 3.90 4.31 3.69 4.24 4.24 Prepared Speaking 4.63 4.49 4.51 4.56 4.36 4.20 4.39 Researched Persuasive Speaking - - 4.19 3.99 4.06 4.14 3.97 Speaking Skills - - 4.40 4.31 4.05 4.14 4.47 Biomedical Debate - - - 3.60 3.96 3.39 3.79 Career Health Display - - - 4.18 3.76 3.99 4.10 Community Awareness 4.57 4.37 4.17 4.13 3.98 3.85 3.79 Creative Problem Solving 4.35 4.21 4.00 3.94 3.77 3.97 4.00 HOSA Bowl 4.10 3.69 3.90 - - 3.72 2.98 Parliamentary Procedure 4.11 4.03 3.67 3.77 3.62 3.73 3.91 Outstanding HOSA Chapter 4.55 4.52 4.52 4.38 4.22 3.91 4.37 Outstanding HOSA Member 4.72 4.00 4.85 4.63 4.27 4.31 4.86 Medical Reading - - - - - - 3.38


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NLC Competitor Evaluation ! Guidelines/NLC Summary

Source for Event Guidelines Number of NLCsEvent None Advisor Web Other 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Admin Med Asst 3 16 3 1 16 3 2 1 Biomed Debate 7 56 6 1 49 11 6 2 Career Hlth Disp 16 67 17 0 71 16 8 1 Community Awr 18 76 12 3 80 25 2 2 CPR 2 67 5 1 41 22 2 1 Creat Prob Solv 12 72 8 3 64 16 9 2 Dent Spelling 2 18 1 0 13 5 2 1 Dental Asst 1 23 2 0 23 1 2 0 Dental Term 7 25 3 0 21 11 2 0 EMT 1 43 2 1 31 15 0 0 Exemp Speaking 10 27 4 0 31 7 1 1 Extemp Hlth Post 7 38 5 0 38 6 3 0 Extemp Writing 3 34 4 0 26 13 3 0 HOSA Bowl 34 121 10 7 124 30 13 1 Interviewing Sk 2 18 5 0 17 6 1 1 Job Seeking Sk 6 42 9 0 46 5 2 0 Knowledge Tests 20 111 7 0 112 20 7 0 Med Asst Clinc 1 18 6 0 19 4 1 0 Med Laboratory 1 17 3 0 14 5 0 0 Med Spelling 5 24 2 1 27 2 1 1 Medical Math 4 43 10 1 39 11 5 1 Medical Reading 12 57 5 1 53 12 3 1 Medical Term 10 54 3 0 56 6 2 2 Nursing Asst 4 32 6 0 31 9 0 1 Out HOSA Chap 2 48 15 0 40 17 4 2 Out HOSA Memb 1 10 4 0 6 3 5 1 Parli Pro 30 134 5 3 117 28 22 2 Personal Care 2 15 1 0 9 6 2 0 Practical Nursing 0 18 1 1 12 4 1 0 Prepared Speak 9 39 7 1 39 10 2 0 PT Aide 1 20 4 1 21 4 1 0 Rescue Breath 2 19 1 0 14 3 2 4 RPS 2 29 6 0 25 6 2 1 Speaking Skills 1 14 1 0 11 4 1 0 Sports Medicine 1 9 0 0 6 3 1 0 Vet Assisting 1 19 3 0 14 5 2 0 Totals 243 1481 187 26 1366 358 125 33

Percent 12% 77% 10% 1% 73% 19% 7% 1%


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DDeennttaall TTeerrmmiinnoollooggyy Competitor Evaluations: Postsecondary Collegiate 5 Secondary 30 State Sponsor: Colorado

Overall Rating

Event Management

Learning Value of

Event

Fun Average total hours practicing/learning

outside the classroom

HOSA�s contribution to education

2001 3.89 4.48 3.77 3.60 19 4.43 Comments and Suggestions: " It was good. " Provide references for students to study. " Include a better list of topics on the test. " HOSA events are always well organized and I really like competing. " It was really not proofed well and 15% of it was not dealing with terminology. " Event was run excellently. " I feel this event has taught me about the dental field. What I have learned will be useful when I get a job. " Everything was fine. " The event was wonderful. " I think it is a good idea that we have orientation and the test at the same time. (doesn�t take up our time) " I liked how the orientation and the test were on the same day. " Did very good � good directions. " More suggested reading materials that are common to all participants. " The only thing was the material for the test. I didn�t really know what to study for really, that made it a little

difficult. I love HOSA and I am so glad there are programs like these. It�s great, and this NLC has been a great experience.

" I was a bit dismayed that sandals, tank tops, and excessive jewelry was considered proper attire. " It�s a good event to be in, I just hate the quietness for so long.


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MMeeddiiccaall TTeerrmmiinnoollooggyy Competitor Evaluations: Postsecondary Collegiate 18 Secondary 52 State Sponsor: New Jersey

Overall Rating

Event Management

Learning Value of

Event




2001 3.64 3.58 4.28 3.58 32 4.31 Comments and Suggestions: " More faster. I practically fell asleep waiting to participate. " I found the whole experience surprisingly comfortable. " Better tables. Event rooms should be paid for by school board and not by family. " Typographic errors, words were spelled incorrectly. " Very difficult test. Please put an empty seat between each contestant. Too much copying and conversations. " I think the MT test is a very good one. I just feel it should be 50% multiple choice, 50% fill in the blank. " This was a very enjoyable as well as an educational experience for me. HOSA is a very excellent organization

for learning! " I feel that HOSA is a very useful organization. Many students obtain more knowledge through involvement

with HOSA. I have enjoyed my last two years in this organization. " The check-in took way too long and was unorganized. The test sheets should have been handout out when we

checked in. It would have saved time. " I really think I did OK. " Have a faster way to check all the numbers and pass out test materials so testing can start sooner. " I really enjoyed it. " I greatly enjoyed this year�s NLC and thought that it was very well organized for an event of this magnitude. " I thought everything was perfect. " This event was run very well and the managers of this event ran it in an orderly fashion. " I have a great time. It was a good learning experience and a great change to meet people from all over

America. " A better way should be found in order to verify student testing numbers. The process took very long when you

are anxious to test. " Very friendly � thank you. " I feel that the dress code should be enforced. There should be a separate orientation. " The names of the students competing should be on the scantron already. " Get better tables. " The tiebreaker questions caught me off guard, but overall, it was good. " Didn�t need to go over numbers twice. It took too long. " Both NLCs that I have been to have been well organized. You may give HOSA members information on sites

and restaurants in the area. (i.e. price!) " More clearer questions. " It was really fun. I enjoyed meeting new people. Everything was great. " I think that it was a good event. Very hard to study for, but it was worth it. " This has been a very educational and enlightening experience. " I had a great time at Nationals! The people were great and there was tons to do in Atlanta. " I believe there are guidelines on the dress for competitive events. I believe these guidelines aren�t being

enforced.


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MMeeddiiccaall MMaatthheemmaattiiccss Competitor Evaluations: Postsecondary Collegiate 18 Secondary 38 State Sponsor: Idaho

Overall Rating

Event Management

Learning Value of

Event




2001 3.86 3.71 4.05 3.88 19 4.32 Comments and Suggestions: " The advisors need to be more prepared. " More time for testing � at least two hours. " Test was a little bit too long. Could be more organized. " Some of the questions were misleading. One asked to use the lowest range of a conversion when the ranges

were discontinued from the guidelines and specific numbers were set. " The event was fun and the test was good, except for a few misprints that were confusing. Perhaps in the future,

the test can be proofread so that the test-takers are not confused. " Fix test mistakes, clerical errors, etc. " This was my first time at HOSA. It was awesome!!! Personnel Evaluations: " Had good teamwork from Idaho people. " Need more than one check-in station and better guidelines on how to handle the tie-breaker questions. " We didn�t know what to do if a student wasn�t on the list, or how to handle the tie-breaker questions. � how do

they get turned in? " We had one student problem. She came back with a note later � somewhat worse for the wear. " Someone who was supposed to help had the guidelines and was called to a crisis. We used our Lieutenant to get

answers. " Need more than one list of participants so we could�ve checked them in quicker. Took 35 minutes for 56

participants. " Had to run to HQ twice for clarifications (to get tests and tie-breaker instructions) " Maybe a policy/procedural approach to bring out greater/attention to tasks needed. " Idaho did a really good job considering the voluntary nature of the competitive events. " Written guidelines were missing in our event box. Need more details like when someone is not on the event

list. " Thank you for allowing us to run this event for our 1st one!


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MMeeddiiccaall SSppeelllliinngg Competitor Evaluations: Postsecondary Collegiate 14 Secondary 17 State Sponsor: Wisconsin

Overall Rating

Event Management

Learning Value of

Event




2001 4.06 3.97 3.07 4.06 20 4.45 Comments and Suggestions: " It was a good experience. " This competitive event was very stressful. The competitors were very intelligent at spelling the words. " I had a good time. " Very good judges. Very fair. " There should be easier words in Round 2. That is the first spell-down round. Allow contestants to ask for

word origin and multiple ways of pronunciation. Judge Comments: " Mostly, there was a concern with what to do when the last two contestants both spelled last word incorrectly �

who picks next? " Some confusion over rule #12. As a result, there was delay. " More dictionaries would help. Rules are well clarified given the circumstances. " Please add that the person who spells the last word must also spell one more word. " Each judge needs a medical dictionary for reference, not just one for the entire table, or at least one copy of

each of the references that we cited in the rules. " Each room should contain all three reference books. Personnel Evaluations: " Please provide shoestring for numbers. Very difficult to restring on these strings. " Clarify � if drawer misspells, #2 misspells, who draws? Help! " Need better directions for what happens with the last participants. " Can judges receive event guidelines sooner? " Minor disputes were settled fairly. " Check the stopwatches � they seem like the buttons are wearing and don�t make good contact so they don�t

always stop when pushed. " All the extra help was great! " Get strings for the numbers.


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DDeennttaall SSppeelllliinngg Competitor Evaluations: Postsecondary Collegiate 6 Secondary 15 State Sponsor: Virginia

Overall Rating

Event Management

Learning Value of

Event




2001 3.86 4.19 4.09 4.00 12 4.38 Comments and Suggestions: " When the results for the second round are posted the paper needs to be clear as to who placed the highest and

who spells first. " HOSA is very fun. I enjoy all of the people and competitions. " The advisors of the event were unsure of the rules and the participants had to help them a little. This year, the

rules were unclear at area, state and the national level. Judge Comments: " This was a wonderful experience � I really enjoyed it.


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KKnnoowwlleeddggee TTeessttss Competitor Evaluations: Postsecondary Collegiate 31 Secondary 111 State Sponsor: Indiana/New Hampshire

Overall Rating

Event Management

Learning Value of

Event




2001 3.61 3.04 4.12 3.71 25 4.44 Comments and Suggestions: " I think study guides or practice outlines should be given to students for this event. " Needs more organization. " The proctors were gracious hosts, however they had been left �high and dry� and whoever was supposed to

proctor vanished. Shame on them. I know they are volunteers, but where is their sense of Altruism? " The test was clear, concise and well written. " We started one hour after we were supposed to. (Very upsetting.) Otherwise, the rest of the conference was

great! " We were in the room without a test person for half an hour. " We waited in our room for an hour before anyone came in at all. I wouldn�t have minded waiting if it had been

explained what we were waiting for. It seemed a bit unfair. " Make it clear whether or not a student can compete in more than one event. Some team events suffered. " The event proctors did not show up and our event ran one hour late. The proctors that were forced to fill in

managed the situation fairly well. " I wish it was more organized. " Due to circumstances, I think it would be wise to have the proctors at the test site. Starting on time would be a

big plus. " The people who came in to help were excellent. They had to fill in for the people who volunteered because the

original volunteers didn�t show up. They did a great job getting us set up for our test. " Need to see sample questions. " Make orientation time more clear. Make amount of time clear, along with event schedule. " Have more questions about eating disorders and not so many about RDAs. (Nutrition) " Next time the event managers need to have a better knowledge of test time, organization and rules. " Next time, make everyone wear proper attire. If they don�t wear proper attire, why should everyone else. " I don�t think you should give competitors certificates as they leave the testing site or the awards ceremony as if

they were fliers. The most decent thing you could do is put our names on it. " Great! I loved Atlanta! Give more specific areas to study. " More directions to the locations of the room. " Provide workers with what they need to know. " All in all � fun. " Have event leaders know event and run on time.


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EExxtteemmppoorraanneeoouuss HHeeaalltthh PPoosstteerr Competitor Evaluations: Postsecondary Collegiate 13 Secondary 39 Associate 1 State Sponsor: South Carolina

Overall Rating

Event Management

Learning Value of

Event




2001 3.82 3.70 3.68 4.34 12 4.38 Comments and Suggestions: " The hotel did mess up and supply an insufficient amount of tables, but those in charge of this event were able to

solve the problem quickly. Thanks! " Need music. " HOSA is #1. I�ve had a wonderful time. " I think everyone has done their best. I think that is all HOSA or anyone can ask for. " During this event, contestants should be allowed to listen to music. " It was be nice to have wet-naps available to wash our hands quickly. " One person per table. It�s a competitive event, 2 is intimidating. " Walkmans! Music is very relaxing in stressful situations. " Electronic devices would be very nice. I strongly recommend it for next year�s competitors. It just helps relax

the already nervous competitor. " Numerous competitors were not in HOSA or dress attire. I saw many people in sandals, short skirts, and

sleeveless tops. Please express the importance of HOSA or business attire. " I think we should be allowed a walkman. I had to sit here and listen to someone who was drawing with a

marker that squeaked the entire time. Please consider it. Thank you. " It was fun. " Know what is going to happen. Instead of telling everyone to meet at one place at the same time, know who is

going to sit where. Running around at the last minute doesn�t look professional. " I think that competitors should be allowed to listen to music while they compete. It relaxes the mind. " Add music or walkmans! " This is a very fun event to do. I can�t wait to see all the posters. Maybe allow us to listen to music so other

noises don�t distract you. " It was all good. Judge Comments: " By dividing us into smaller groups, we may have unfairly judged the participants. Some groups had more of

the best posters and had to eliminate exceptional contestants while other groups had less than exceptional posters. It would be better to see all the posters and then decide which posters are truly the best.

" Judges should be able to judge all posters. " Name of hotel was not clear. All posters should be judged. " Good job. Coordinator was well prepared. " Do not divide the groups. Many postsecondary posters were below the quality of the secondary posters. The

best overall posters should win.


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IInntteerrvviieewwiinngg SSkkiillllss Competitor Evaluations: Postsecondary Collegiate 0 Secondary 25 State Sponsor: Utah/Virginia

Overall Rating

Event Management

Learning Value of

Event




2001 4.24 4.40 4.16 4.84 25 4.56 Comments and Suggestions: " I think HOSA is a good opportunity for young people to practice what they want to do for their career. It is fun

and you get to meet new people. " Very good event. I like it a whole lot. They did a very good job preparing for this event. " Great club. " It is an excellent learning experience. " Give out information to advisors. Don�t miss anyone. " They do not need to be so laid back. Yes, it is good but more likely a major job, it would not be so laid back. It

was good, you all did well, thank you. " HOSA to me is a good organization and helped me tremendously. " I am really having a great time participating in this event. Judge Comments: " The judges need the flexibility to get more in depth with the interview. " Improve rating scale. " Modifications to the range. Personnel Evaluations: " Are �financial help� students still being allowed to compete with the true �special needs� students?


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EExxtteemmppoorraanneeoouuss SSppeeaakkiinngg Competitor Evaluations: Postsecondary Collegiate 10 Secondary 32 Associate 1 State Sponsor: Michigan

Overall Rating

Event Management

Learning Value of

Event




2001 4.27 4.56 4.27 4.32 11 4.55 Comments and Suggestions: " Extemporaneous Speaking is a great event in helping you prepare for your future and a career in the health

profession. " Maybe a little more explanation on how the judging works. I�m still a little hazy on that. " The set-up was well done. If events are running ahead, something should be done to notify the participants. " Please hold students in a room, or the secret topic does not remain �secret�. Otherwise, a wonderful

experience. " Organized, receptive, and helpful staff � ahead of schedule and cheerfully disposed. Good use of HOSA theme

for topic, insightful and thought provoking�.more like this please! Competitors should be held in group room or scheduled for competition.

" Lengthen time for speaking to allow competitors the ability to better develop their ideas. Add space at the end of speaking for judge questions.

" A lot of fun, judges great people. Rules very clear and concise. " The competition was a great experience. Give competitors 20 topics ahead of time and let them pick out of a

hat 10 minutes ahead of time. " The event was very organized. The judges and advisors in charge were very polite. " One part of the guidelines say to bring a pencil. Another part it says that there will be one provided. It�s

confusing. " When making eye contact with judges, I was unable to see the timer. " I feel like we should have a holding room instead of sitting in the hallway. It was very disruptive. " You guys are great! " Keep the same type of environment when speaking (small room with full length podium.) " I have enjoyed this greatly. " I suggest that guidelines should be printed and handed out at the event orientations in case some students forget

theirs. Judge Comments: " We had two judges. I think three would be better. " I never got the right packet. My confirmation letter was for a different event so I waited around for the wrong

orientation. " Far too much down time between students. " Schedule students closer so we don�t wait 10-15 minutes between competitors. " Room too cold. " Schedule students closer together.


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JJoobb SSeeeekkiinngg SSkkiillllss Competitor Evaluations: Postsecondary Collegiate 15 Secondary 44 State Sponsor: Utah/Virginia

Overall Rating

Event Management

Learning Value of

Event




2001 4.46 3.63 4.51 4.21 17 4.59 Comments and Suggestions: " The level of professionalism expected from this competition was excellent. Although 20 minutes was allowed

for applications and 10 minutes for the interview, I would recommend 20 minutes for the interview and 10 minutes for the application.

" More details or suggestions for what is professional attire. " Overall event coordination and details were great! Thank you for the experience. " I found it very difficult to apply for a job that I really was not seeking. As a postsecondary student with many

years experience behind me, the questions asked during the interview were geared more toward younger and more inexperienced people. Everyone was pleasant.

" I really enjoyed the overall event. Everything went smoothly. " I think that the judges should have a copy of our resume in front of them. I think that the interviewee should

hand them the resume during the interview as if it were a real interview. " We should be able to use our resumes. " It would be a really nice change to have an interviewer be that personal as the judges were with me. " Wouldn�t change anything. Very well organized. Nice job. " Went pretty smoothly � was one of the first participants so there were still a few kinks to work out. " We were told to check in at one room but then they set up in the hall to check in and then go to another room.

Should have been told to check in at hall desk and then be called to receptionist area. " Overall I feel that the competition went very well. Things went smoothly. " I think that the event went really well and I really wouldn�t change anything. " The event went very smooth and quick. The judges were nice and made me feel comfortable. I loved it and I

love HOSA. " In my opinion, I think that it would be a lot more fair if you took the top ones from each section and got the

same panel of judges and let those four or five represent themselves. No matter how the judges may try to be of one accord, some tend to be more lax in their scoring while others are strict. I think that this should be done in all events, so that it would be more balanced.

" It was a learning experience that will help me in the future. " The judges were so great. I was nervous and they made me feel more comfortable. I had lots of fun! " It was a great learning experience. Thanks for all your work! " I think that this section ran very smoothly and the event people were very helpful. I enjoyed being at Nationals. " I thought the event was well organized. The judges were friendly and responsive to my questions. This

experience has helped me prepare for a real job interview. " Made sure the contestants are with the interviewer on the time they are scheduled. I realize that it is a kind of

busy event, but maybe it could be scheduled a little better. Overall, I think it went really well. " They should of organized it a little bit better. As far as the location, it should have been in some other state.

Downtown underground railroad looks really bad and they rob you. As for the competition, it should be more organized, but then everything is great!

" I would suggest one set of guidelines for all 39 states participating in this event. In orientation yesterday, I learned that many states are not consistent with the guidelines which caused confusion during the orientation.

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" Everything about his event was wonderful. Everything was explained to me very well. " This was a good experience. " Thank you for this opportunity. I think there should be clarification regarding the lengths of skirts and if long

hair should be worn up for this event. " May give interviewer time to ask questions. Be more clear on facility you are interviewing for. " When I went to orientation, there were rules that were different from states and regionals. We weren�t told

some of these rules unless we asked. I suggest giving a new written set of rules and guidelines for the National level.

" I feel that this HOSA competitive event is a motivational tool for those entering or thinking of entering the health field.

" Maybe extend the interviews so everyone has the same judges. " This event would run more smoothly if applications were filled out and resumes handed in during an orientation

prior to the actual competition. This allowing judges to see supporting materials prior to the interview. " I thought you were too strict on judging on applications. " This has been an excellent national conference and I have enjoyed it greatly. All the people have been helpful

and kind. " I suggest the applicant be allowed to use their resume while filling out their application. Also, in the interview,

the judges should ask harder questions rather than vague questions. Personnel Evaluations: " It would have helped to have had the box a little earlier. " People needed to be contacted prior to job assignments. Some people have medical conditions that don�t allow

them to do certain positions.


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EExxtteemmppoorraanneeoouuss WWrriittiinngg Competitor Evaluations: Postsecondary Collegiate 31 Secondary 10 State Sponsor: South Carolina

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2001 3.90 4.17 4.12 4.02 32 4.56 Comments and Suggestions: " This topic was much better than the state topic. " Tell us what is graded and how it is graded. " HOSA is GREAT. I don�t have any suggestions. " Everything is excellent as it is. " I love HOSA! The only thing that bothered me was that someone who was speaking in another room could

also be heard in this one. " Do continue to do orientation and immediately follow the actual competition. It�s much better this way. Thank

you. " What type of dictionary are you allowed to use? I brought one but was not allowed to use it. " Great job � the event was run a lot better than at state or regionals. " Have more dictionaries available. Thank you. " Make sure all necessary materials are ready for the event. Our topics were not in all of the books when passed

out, leading to an unfair chance of others knowing the topic before those who needed another book. " More paper. " The topics were only posted in some of the blue books, allowing for unfairness, confusion, and a delay in the

event. " Trouble with the intercom system provided a distraction. " It was great. " Very well officiated and presented. " The Opening Ceremony was great. The experience was exceptional. " I honestly can�t think of anything to improve this experience. It was excellent. " I just want to thank HOSA for the leader I am now. " Make sure each student competing is able to concentrate. Provide a noise free environment. " The event has given me more confidence and assertiveness toward reaching my goals. " The session was well managed, despite technical difficulties. Judge Comments: " It was assumed that we would be able to evaluate on accuracy of information. Also, we need guidelines to

determine between excellent, superior, etc. in spelling and grammar. We each did this differently. " Accurate information category � not sure if it is relevant or not, we have no standards to judge by. What if I

don�t know specifics of the topic? " Give the judges raises. Just joking � I loved every minute of it. " There should be a statement in the guidelines saying �All papers not following directions will be eliminated.�

Example � no title or wrong title, no numbered pages or contestant number not in the right place.


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RReesseeaarrcchheedd PPeerrssuuaassiivvee SSppeeaakkiinngg Competitor Evaluations: Postsecondary Collegiate 5 Secondary 29 State Sponsor: Pennsylvania

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2001 3.97 4.35 4.29 3.94 39 4.53 Comments and Suggestions: " I was disappointed in the judges. One woman just sat with her arms crossed. It made me really nervous. It

seemed as if she didn�t care what I said. " Longer papers and speeches. " This is so much fun. " Dress code not followed. Judges were extremely nice. PA did a good job! " The timer should be kept. Everything was late. Perhaps have most people there before the competition starts. " The �orientors� should be more considerate of the student. Most were rude. " I wish that the competitors would have some feedback on how they did. Knowing our scores would help us

prepare for other years of competing. " I had a great time with this event. It was very exciting. " I believe that changes made this year are much better than previous years with the reading of the papers the day

prior to the speech. " Well run and well managed. It was excellent to be strict with the 500 word and time limits. Pertinent questions

asked to adequately gauge research depth. Excellent overall. " Have a run-off so all the winners are judged by the same person. " I liked the eye contact of the judges. I think we should be allowed more than 500 words. " I just wanted to say that I had an excellent time. Thanks for making my first experience a great and memorable

one! I am able to attend again next year. " Since this is a persuasive event, it would be fun to have a small debate at the end. This could show the judges

the knowledge the person has over the topic. " Thought the event ran smoothly. " Need to clarify if the judges questions will be about outside information or the paper itself. " I thought this was an excellent learning experience. It taught me patience and tolerance, wisdom and a new

experience. " The judges made me feel very comfortable and at ease with giving my speech. " I really enjoyed competing in this event. I learned a great deal in the process. " I would like to have comments from the judges at all levels so I will know what to work on. " I think I would probably did better if I didn�t have a big headache and if I didn�t stumble on some words. " I had a lot of fun. Go HOSA! " Water before speech. " I didn�t like the judges writing while I was speaking to them. It really threw me off and made me nervous. I

really appreciated the advisors who were managing the event before and after I presented my speech. They were very sweet.

" I feel that the NLC is an excellent way for HOSA members to shine and excel in different competitions. " The judges were very nice.


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Researched Persuasive Speaking (Continued) Judge Comments: " This was very well done. " More detailed information could be provided in confirmation of participation. " Speakers should later receive some feedback in regard to their strengths and weaknesses. " Contestants need feedback on ways to improve. Needs to be incorporated into the process!! Contestants

should be encouraged to closely align papers and speeches. " Participants would benefit greatly from feedback. " I never received anything other than e-mail. I had to get a co-worker and photocopy his information. " It would have been helpful to be told how to grade if topic wasn�t completely covered. " It was hard to judge because students who were anti use had less facts available to them, therefore, their

arguments were more on emotion which gave them a disadvantage. " Delores and Calvin Homan were excellent to work with. " Limit the number of Internet resources used in the research. Also, include adequate thesis statements as one of

the items to be evaluated on the judges� rating sheets. " The hotel preparation was poor but those in charge handled it well. " Plagiarism should be addressed in the guidelines. It was apparent on some papers. " Negate # of words, delete �neatness� category or include neatness with Category C. " Provide each judge with a sample paper written in the MLA and APA format. " I feel the contestants need to be limited to the number of Internet resources used. The grammar section needs to

allow more points. Personnel Evaluations: " Rosemarie keeps me informed! " It was less stressful having papers read the day before the speeches. Keep same next year. " Competitors do not READ. " If there are no tables in hall for writing evaluation, they need something to write on. (Clipboard) " Judges do not need to be the same for reading papers and hearing speeches. " Give the first and 2nd competitors an extra 5 minutes � not for the competitors but for the judges sake. " Could orientation attire for section leaders be casual rather than business attire? " APA format � make it clear that no name is to be on any part of the paper. Have computer count the number of

words in the paper. " Well done HOSA competition. Enjoyable to be a HOSA advisor from PA. " It worked well having event on two days and advisors used for only one day. When section leaders are in the

room, you need someone outside monitoring the event. " Have two students at the same time so there is always one ready for the judges. " Schedule two people for the first time slot so we have someone in case of a no show. " A good idea to have responsibilities for facilitators split. It is difficult to leave our students � one day is

manageable. " Have hotel place small table with 2 chairs outside room for evaluations. " Should judges be consulting with each other over competitors scores. " Add �students names are not to be included on the typed paper.� " Have specific format for typed paper, i.e. APA format. Increase paper to 600 words. Have computer count

word by the student � exclude bibliography and title. " Start at 9 am � bring judges up from orientation earlier to get started on time.


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SSppeeaakkiinngg SSkkiillllss Competitor Evaluations: Postsecondary Collegiate 0 Secondary 15 State Sponsor: Michigan

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2001 4.47 4.19 4.44 4.56 27 4.88 Comments and Suggestions: " Continue to use a friendly staff. " Made it feel as if I were at home. Judge Comments: " Very impressed with the quality of the speakers and the overall handling of the conference.


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PPrreeppaarreedd SSppeeaakkiinngg Competitor Evaluations: Postsecondary Collegiate 14 Secondary 41 State Sponsor: Michigan

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Event Management

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2001 4.39 4.52 4.33 4.47 25 4.73 Comments and Suggestions: " This event fit my personality well and was a good way to show my strengths. " I thought this event ran very well. " The podium shouldn�t be quite so close, that way if you don�t want to use it it doesn�t get in the way. " Have all contestants speak for the same judges or have a run off among the room winners. " I had a great time and feel that this event strengthened my confidence. Judge Comments: " Students were well prepared for the event. " Everything was very good. " How are judges to know necessarily if information is accurate � this is confusing when they are speaking on

things they have done. " More detail needed on #1 Content � accurate info and coverage of topic. " Accurate information often difficult to judge.

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