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2025 HOSA Competition Event for Patient Care Technicians

Introducing the highly-anticipated 2025 HOSA Competition Event for Patient Care Technicians, sponsored by NHA, the industry leader in allied healthcare education and certification! We’re ready to be blown away by the incredible skills of HOSA members as they showcase their expertise in patient care. 

Join us in celebrating the vital role of patient care technicians and uncovering the endless possibilities in this rewarding profession. Click below for real-time updates on this exciting competition. 

Together, let's raise the bar in patient care and make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

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Please visit the HOSA website for complete rules and guidelines, as well as sample questions, scenarios, and grading rubrics, which will be added soon.

Elevate Your Skills: Winning Strategies for the HOSA PCT Competition!

Unlock the secrets to triumph at the HOSA Patient Care Technician competition with our "Elevate Your Skills: Winning Strategies for the HOSA PCT Competition!" workshop. Designed for students and educators, this virtual event will guide you through the competition exam blueprint, enhance your hands-on skills, and review the designated resources to boost your preparation.

Join us to gain a competitive advantage, learn from subject matter experts, and ensure you're ready to shine in the 2025 PCT showdown. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your knowledge and practical abilities to the next level!

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2025 HOSA Patient Care Technician Competition Details

Round One: Written Test

This written test will consist of 50 multiple-choice items in a maximum of 60 minutes. Test topics will include:
  • Patient Care - 44%
  • Compliance, Safety, & Professional Responsibility - 20%
  • Infection Control - 12%
  • Phlebotomy - 14%
  • EKG - 10%

Top-scoring competitors advance to Round Two.

Round Two: Hands-On Skills Assessment

Round Two involves a hands-on skills assessment of one of the following:
  • Discontinue a Peripheral IV
  • Applying Sequential Compression Devices
  • Measuring an Infant’s Length & Weight
  • Clean Catch Urine Specimen
  • Routine ETS Venipuncture
  • Obtaining a 12-lead EKG
  • Identify Components of the EKG Strip

Resources for 2025 HOSA Patient Care Technician Competition

Access the HOSA website to find:

  • The most recent competitive event guidelines
  • Examples of scenarios
  • Criteria for grading

    • Additionally, make sure to consult your state or country's website for any relevant information.

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    Patient Care Technician/Assistant Study Guide (online or printed versions)
    National Healthcareer Association

    NHA’s prep guide is mapped to the national CPCT/A certification exam, and contains five module chapters, along with case studies and summary sections in each area. Modules map to the written test sections.

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    Fundamental Concepts & Skills for the Patient Care Technician
    Kimberly Townsend Little

    Gain the skills needed to excel as a patient care technician with this comprehensive guide. Learn patient hygiene, vital signs, specimen collection, ECG monitoring, and more. Step-by-step instructions and checklists make learning easy.

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    Hartman’s Complete Guide for the EKG Technician
    Hartman Publishing

    This comprehensive resource covers every aspect of the EKG technician's job, from communication to vital signs measurement and accurate electrode placement. With over 100 practice exercises, students can build their skills in analyzing EKGs.

    Top 6 Reasons to Become a Certified Patient Care Technician

    Becoming a Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A) offers a rewarding and fulfilling career path in the healthcare industry.
    1. Make a meaningful difference:  Being a CPCT/A allows you to directly impact the lives of patients, providing compassionate and quality care on the frontlines, making a tangible difference in improving health and well-being.
    2. Thrive in a diverse and versatile role:  The crucial role of patient care techs in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare creates a dynamic and diverse work environment, offering opportunities to work with various patient populations and medical conditions.
    3. Hands-on experience:  By becoming a CPCT/A, you can gain valuable hands-on experience in performing essential medical tasks such as vital sign measurement, daily activity assistance, specimen collection, and basic treatment administration, which not only enhances your skills but also prepares you for a successful healthcare career.
    4. Career advancement opportunities:  Starting as a patient care tech can lead to career advancement in specialized healthcare roles like phlebotomy, electrocardiography, or dialysis technicians, and can also serve as a pathway to pursuing nursing or other healthcare professions.
    5. Job stability and demand:  The growing demand for patient care techs in response to the needs of an aging population guarantees a stable job market with abundant employment prospects for skilled and qualified individuals in the field.
    6. Personal and professional growth:  Working as a CPCT/A offers numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth, fostering the development of strong interpersonal skills, empathy, critical thinking abilities, and effective teamwork, which not only benefit healthcare but also have valuable applications in various other aspects of life.
    72% of employers say their employees are certified within their organization.
    25% of employers said it’s difficult to find qualified patient care technicians.
    53 % of institutions have career growth or laddering programs.
    By becoming a Certified Patient Care Technician, you can embark on a fulfilling career that combines your passion for helping others with the opportunity for personal and professional growth. It's a chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients while enjoying a rewarding and secure career in the healthcare industry.

     

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