Study Resources

Below you will find links to resources for almost all of the events, as well as important information to know for those events; please use these to study and prepare for your events!

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General study materials for all events: (specific category study materials are further down. We recommend ctrl+f to search for your specific event for more efficiency)

Quizlet: https://quizlet.com
- Helpful if you are unsure about where to begin
HOSA Website: http://www.hosa.org/guidelines
The library
- Talk to somebody at the front desk to check out a textbook on the guidelines for your event since they will most likely need to ship it out from a college campus

Health Science Events (I):**NOTE: these events are online testing only (except medical spelling)

Dental Terminology
- Dental Dictionary:https://www.goldenwestdental.com/pdf/DentalDictionary.pdf
- Dentistry Words and more vocab: https://www.ada.org/en/publications/cdt/glossary-of-dental-clinical-and-administrative-ter
- Dental Anatomy: http://www.baredentalclinic.co.uk/Dental%20Anatomy.pdf
- Quizlets:
  - https://quizlet.com/258068453/hosa-dental-terminology-flash-cards/
  - https://quizlet.com/315151942/hosa-dental-terminology-flash-cards/
- PDF Links

Medical Law and Ethics
- We recommend checking out a book from the library or using quizlet because there are not many online sources that we could find
- Short read for general topic: https://www.pastest.com/media/1124/9781904627319.pdf
- Extra material: http://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/textbooks/medicallaw#6PpgeDf6mBySoAEr.97
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
Human Growth and Development
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
Nutrition
Pathophysiology
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
Pharmacology
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
Cultural Diversities & Disparities in Health Care
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
  - http://93.174.95.29/main/0A69CE3511250651352D916F729E0632
  - http://93.174.95.29/main/95761280AFFBF0033EB44C406522CC6F
- Websites:
  - https://medlineplus.gov/healthdisparities.html
  - https://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/chdir/index.html
Medical Math
Medical Reading
- You have to read five books and have a good understanding of its content
- Also, the list of books you have to read changes each year, so the link might be outdated… if it is, go to the hosa website and go to guidelines and there should be an updated list
Medical Spelling**
- Spelling medical words in the format of a spelling bee
- It’s helpful to learn latin and greek roots related to medical words
- Medical Dictionary: http://alexabe.pbworks.com/f/Dictionary+of+Medical+Terms+4th+Ed.-+(Malestrom).pdf
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
Medical Terminology
- Know the spelling and definitions of medical words and concepts in anatomy and physiology
- Word Parts and Abbrev: http://samples.jbpub.com/9780763779306/Medical%20Terminology.pdf
- Some practice: http://www.comcourse.com/internal/file.php?file=/1624/Med_Term_Week1A.pdf
- Anatomy and Phys text: https://d3bxy9euw4e147.cloudfront.net/oscms-prodcms/media/documents/AnatomyandPhysiology-LR.pdf
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:

Health Professions Events (II) (hands-on, speaking):

Biomedical Laboratory Science**
- Biomed website: https://www.bio.org/
- Clinical and Lab techniques: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/42295/9241545305.pdf;jsessionid=A0A5CDCEB70072F3865A35826E1CD4A9?sequence=1
- More info: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781119421351
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
  - http://93.174.95.29/main/47A8320638F34D94DC20CCA2B84DF4E3
Clinical Nursing **
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
  - http://93.174.95.29/main/156D27888EC031E677FCB2E34F7C9932
  - http://93.174.95.29/main/E9A347982E22C9EB87EB29762E8AF17D
Dental Science**
- How to become the most skilled dentist assistant in the planet: http://www.cccc.edu/dental/pdf/DA-clinic-manual.pdf
- Dental instruments: https://ucsdpds.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/pds-instrument-supply-manual.pdf
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
Medical Assisting**
- Med assisting guide: https://medassisting.org/learning-resources/clinical/
- Health occupations textbook: https://www.southsanisd.net/cms/lib/TX01918317/Centricity/Domain/1518/chapter07.pdf
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
  - http://93.174.95.29/main/FDAD45D750C7B3A6D321661CFCCC5BA0
  - http://93.174.95.29/main/A5CCA1AA5F4C218B4D9B0B26F3F5ECC7
Nursing Assisting**
- Health occupations textbook: https://www.southsanisd.net/cms/lib/TX01918317/Centricity/Domain/1518/chapter07.pdf
- Nurse assisting handbook: https://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m20950218_NAT_Textbook_978-1-58480-582-3-upd.pdf
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
  - http://93.174.95.29/main/A5CCA1AA5F4C218B4D9B0B26F3F5ECC7
  - http://93.174.95.29/main/2193D9EBB9655285D5963F24E1F5DF8C
Pharmacy Science **
- PDF Links:
  - http://93.174.95.29/main/FF0C47C84D271D3F223749A31E5BB247
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Symptoms and Diagnosis tab (as posted as of September 1, 2018) https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/allergies/drug-allergy
- Quizlets:
Physical Therapy**
- Health occupations textbook: https://www.southsanisd.net/cms/lib/TX01918317/Centricity/Domain/1518/chapter07.pdf
- PT Textbook: https://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/Practice_and_Patient_Care/PR_and_Marketing/Market_to_Professionals/TodaysPhysicalTherapist.pdf
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
  - http://93.174.95.29/main/A5CCA1AA5F4C218B4D9B0B26F3F5ECC7
Sports Medicine **
Veterinary Science **
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
  - http://93.174.95.29/main/912940253ACA7315510C288C94ACF355
  - http://93.174.95.29/main/E710B7BDDCC8535AD1B68770AC0AD534
- Reference for Skill VII: Preparing a Feline for Exam AAFP and ISFM Feline- Friendly Handling Guidelines
- References for Companion Animal Breeds/Species Identification: (as posted as of September 1, 2019)
- Dogs = American Kennel Club - www.akc.org
- Cats = The Cat Fanciers’ Association - cfa.org

Teamwork Events (III)

Biomedical Debate **^
- Quizlets:
- reference the event guidelines to get links to questions.
Community Awareness^

Health Career Display^
Forensic Medicine **^
- Extra info: https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/1999/Fall/art01.pdf
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links
Health Education^
HOSA Bowl**^
- Questions about HOSA rules and history, medical terminology, and anatomy & physiology in a buzzer format
- Hosa website: www.hosa.org
- Medical Dictionary: http://alexabe.pbworks.com/f/Dictionary+of+Medical+Terms+4th+Ed.-+(Malestrom).pdf
- Word Parts and Abbrev: http://samples.jbpub.com/9780763779306/Medical%20Terminology.pdf
- Med term practice: http://www.comcourse.com/internal/file.php?file=/1624/Med_Term_Week1A.pdf
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
Medical Innovation^
Public Service Announcement^

Creative Problem Solving**^
- Creative prob solving guide: http://www.creativeeducationfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ToolsTechniques-Guide-FINAL-web-watermark.pdf
- More material: http://www.sterrenstages.net/manager/files/books/creative-problem-solving.pdf
Muscle ID/Skeletal ID:
- Diagrams: muscle-http://anatomysystem.com/?tag=muscle-diagram
- Diagrams: bones-https://bodytomy.com/skeleton-diagram

Leadership Events (IV)

Extemporaneous Writing
Job Seeking Skills
- It helps a lot because you will learn more about jobs and you can practice for the real world
- Resume help: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-create-a-professional-resume-2063237
Prepared Speaking
Health Career Photography
Extemporaneous Health Poster
Research Poster Presentation

Emergency Preparedness Events (V)

CERT Skills**
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
CPR/First Aid**^
- Health occupations textbook: https://www.southsanisd.net/cms/lib/TX01918317/Centricity/Domain/1518/chapter07.pdf
- Basic life support manual: https://www.onlineaha.org/system/scidea/learning_resources/308/original/15-1010_BLS_ProviderManual_s.pdf
- Basic life support handbook: https://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m48040087_BLS_Handbook_(Final).pdf
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
Epidemiology (ONLY online testing)
- Quizlets:
- reference the event guidelines for the specific websites you need to study
- PDF Links:
  - http://93.174.95.29/main/6D815C6E0B8C4265A8C5053D74D97A6E
Emergency Medical Technician**
- Quizlets:
- PDF Links:
- NREMT Basic Level Skill Sheets (as posted as of September 1, 2019) https://www.nremt.org/rwd/public/document/psychomotor-exam
Public Health

^= team events

** = events with online testing and SLC event

The above resources are are only a few tools the Westview HOSA board has found, and you are not limited to them. In fact, we highly encourage you to find more resources so you have a better understanding of your category and have a higher chance in succeeding in your event(s)! For any further questions, visit the official HOSA website, or contact the Westview HOSA board!

Good luck studying!