KY HOSA CONFERENCES

KLTI/Fall Leadership - September 26-27, 2025

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

South-West Regional Conference - November 14, 2025

West Kentucky Community & Technical College, Paducah, KY

Contact: Brandi Hungerford <brandi.hungerford@mayfield.kyschools.us>

East Regional Conference - November 21, 2025

Hazard Community & Technical College: Lee's Campus, Hazard, KY

Contact: Verna Stacy <verna.stacy@breathitt.kyschools.us>

Southeast Regional Conference - November 22, 2025

Floyd County School for Innovation, Martin, KY

Contact: Kristy Marcum <kristy.marcum@floyd.kyschools.us>; Katie Bailey (FCSI) <katie.bailey@floyd.kyschools.us>

North-Central Regional Conference - December 4, 2025

Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY

Contact: Continuing Studies <continuingstudies@bellarmine.edu>

Central Regional Conference - December 12, 2025

Bluegrass Community & Technical College, Danville, KY

Contact: Jennifer Carney (Bluegrass) <jennifer.carney@kctcs.edu>

Northeast Regional Conference - December 16, 2025

Ashland Community & Technical College, Ashland, KY

Contact: Sarah Marth <sarah.marth@education.ky.gov>

South-Central Regional Conference - December 17, 2025

SKYCTC, Bowling Green, KY

Contact: Jennifer Shoemake <jennifer.shoemake@kctcs.edu>;

Angela Harlan <angela.harlan@kctcs.edu>

State Leadership Conference (SLC)

KY HOSA State Leadership Conference will be March 18-21, 2026. The conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza - Airport in Louisville, Kentucky. To get started, refer to the State Leadership Conference section of the 'Documents' tab. Registration opens December 15, 2025 and closes January 15, 2026.

SCL Competitive Events

National Geographic Learning Academic Testing Center

Allied Health Statistics
Anatomy & Physiology
Biochemistry
Biology
Career Development
Environmental Health
General Chemistry
Human Heredity
Math for Health Professionals
Microbiology
Organic Chemistry
Physics College
AAFP Family Medicine Career Test
Leadership
Occupational Health & Safety

Health Science Events

Behavioral Health
World Health and Disparities
Dental Terminology
Health Informatics
Human Growth & Development
Medical Law and Ethics
Medical Math
Medical Reading
Medical Spelling
Medical Terminology
Nutrition
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology

Health Profession Events

Biotechnology
Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical Nursing
Clinical Specialty
Dental Science
Family Medicine Physician
Home Health Aide
Medical Assisting
Nursing Assisting
Occupational Therapy
Personal Care
Pharmacy Science
Phlebotomy
Physical Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Sports Medicine
Veterinary Science

Emergency Preparedness Events

CERT Skills
CPR/First Aid
Emergency Medical Technician
Epidemiology
Life Support Skills
Mental Health Promotion
MRC Partnership
Public Health

Leadership Events

Extemporaneous Writing
Health Career Photography
Healthy Living
Interviewing Skills
Job Seeking Skills
Prepared Speaking
Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking
Research Poster
Speaking Skills

Teamwork Events

Biomedical Debate
Community Awareness
Creative Problem Solving
Forensic Science
Health Career Display
Health Education
HOSA Bowl
Medical Innovation
Parliamentary Procedure
Public Service Announcement

Recognition

America’s Blood Centers & HOSA Blood Drive
American Red Cross Volunteerism
Barbara James Service Award
Emotional Well-Being Challenge
Healthcare Issues Exam
HOSA Happenings
HOSA Service Project

Middle School Events

Foundations of Medical Reading
Foundations of Medical Terminology
Foundations of Nutrition
Health Career Exploration
Math for Health Careers
Foundations of Veterinary Science
Life Threatening Situations
Extemporaneous Health Poster
Healthy Living
Prepared Speaking
Speaking Skills
Health Career Display
Foundations of HOSA Bowl
Exploring Medical Innovation
America’s Blood Centers & HOSA Blood Drive
Barbara James Service Award
Emotional Well-Being Challenge
HOSA Happenings
HOSA Service Project