The strength of these events is the focus on disaster and emergency readiness. HOSA students build a solid foundation for obtaining EMT Certification. HOSA students are also engaged by being educated on what to do in an emergency whether it be tornado, fire, flood, etc. Career awareness in public health and epidemiology are also important facets of this category. So many students fail to realize all the opportunities public health has to offer.
Below are the event synopses for the Emergency Preparedness Events. Clicking on the link will direct you to the rules and guidelines for the event.
Skill Procedures involve: severe bleeding and shock, choking, compound fracture and splinting, severe burns, heat-related emergency. BLS procedures involve CPR and using an AED.