HOSA
HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.
Learn more at https://hosa.org/
HOSA Student Competition
Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) Competition
A New National Event for 2025–2026 – HOSA-Future Health Professionals
The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) competition introduces students to one of the most vital and in-demand roles in healthcare: the professionals who maintain and repair the devices that patients and doctors rely on every day. From surgical robots and ventilators to patient monitors and dental equipment, BMETs combine technical expertise, problem-solving, and a passion for healthcare safety.
Competition Overview
Participants will complete a 50-question multiple-choice exam plus a tiebreaker essay. Topics include:
– Medical device safety and compliance
– Healthcare technology and IT
– Electrical fundamentals and troubleshooting
– Anatomy, physiology, and infection control
– Critical thinking and reasoning in clinical settings
This individual event is open to secondary and postsecondary/collegiate students. All competitors should wear professional attire or the official HOSA uniform.
Educational Benefits
By participating, students will gain:
– Exposure to the HTM (Healthcare Technology Management) field
– Access to free training through AAMI and CBET.edu
– Eligibility to sit for the CABT Certification at a discounted student rate
– A direct path into pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs with American Healthcare Apprenticeships and AAMI
Explore the Future of Healthcare Careers
This event helps prepare tomorrow’s workforce for high-paying, high-demand roles in biomedical technology—a “best job you’ve never heard of” with nationwide need and rapid job growth.
Ready to power up your future in healthcare technology? Join the competition and step into a career that makes a difference behind the scenes and at the bedside.
For More information on the CBET Partnership with HOSA, becoming a student candidate, becoming an HTM sponsor, or a member school please contact Anntonett Gillins.
- agillins@cbet.edu
- 210-233-1102
HOSA Competition Preparation
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