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CPR/FIRST AID
Purpose: To provide the Health Science student with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate knowledge
and skills in team CPR/First Aid in emergency care.
Description This event will consist of two rounds of competition for a 2-person team. Round One is
of Event: a written, multiple choice test of knowledge and understanding. The top scoring teams will
advance to Round Two for the performance of selected skill procedure(s) identified in a written
scenario. The scenario will require the use of critical thinking skills. The performance will be timed
and evaluated according to the event guidelines.
Dress Code: Competitors shall wear proper business attire or official HOSA uniform, or attire appropriate to the
occupational area, during the orientation and written test. Competitors will wear attire appropriate
to the occupational area during the skill procedure(s). School identification or name pins must be
removed or covered during competition. Bonus points will be awarded for proper dress.
Rules and 1. Competitors in this event must be active members of HOSA in good standing in
Procedures the category in which they are registered to compete (Secondary or
Postsecondary/Collegiate). Competitors should compete in skill events at the highest
level of their training.
2. The test shall be developed from the National HOSA test item bank. The written test will
consist of fifty (50) multiple choice items. Competitors will be given one hour to complete
the test. The scores of the two team members will be added together for one composite
score.
3. All competitors shall report to the site of the event orientation at the time designated. The
Round One test will immediately follow the orientation. No proxies will be allowed for
the orientation. No study materials are allowed in the room.
4. All official references are used in the development of the written test. The specific
reference selected for each procedure is listed in the Facilities, Equipment and Materials
section of these guidelines.
• American Heart Association, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, Latest
edition. Distributed by Channing L. Bete Co., Inc.
• Simmers, Louise, Diversified Health Occupations (OR Introduction to Health Science
Technology) Delmar, Latest edition.
• American Red Cross, First Aid and Emergency Preparedness: Quick Reference Guide.
Latest edition.
5. Each team must consist of two members. The composite test score from Round
One will be used to qualify the team for the Round Two skill procedures. These
procedures include one or more procedures for Rescuer One (Procedures I, II, III and/or IV)
and one procedure for Rescuer Two (Procedures V, VI, VII or VIII) will be selected. The skill
procedures approved for this event are:
6. The selected procedure(s) for Round Two, in the form of a written scenario, will be
presented to the competitors at the start of the skill to be performed. The timing for the
skill will begin when the scenario is presented. The scenario will be the same for each
team and will include a challenging component that will require the competitors to apply
critical thinking skills.
7. The scenario is a secret topic. Professional ethics demand that competitors DO NOT
discuss or reveal the secret topic until after the event has concluded. Competitors who
violate this ethical standard will be disqualified.
8. Competitors must complete all steps of the procedure listed in the guidelines even if the
steps must be simulated/verbalized. (If the equipment is available, the competitors would
complete all steps of the procedure as the scenario warrants. If the equipment is NOT
available, the competitors would simulate/verbalize the steps.)
9. If a competitor jeopardizes the patient's or his/her own safety or fails to perform a critical
step and does not take immediate action to correct the error, the total points for the
procedure or specific subpart(s) of the procedure will be deducted by the judge(s).
10. A twelve (12) minute maximum time limit has been set for reviewing the scenario and
caring for the victims (skill performance). Timing will begin when the team receives the
scenario outside the presentation room. Competitors will be stopped at the end of the
twelve (12) minute time limit.
11. In performance of a skill scenario, competitors are required to follow the highest standard
of care when treating victims. It is understood that in some situations, Rescuer I may
need to break with the sequence of caring for the first aid victim in order to assist Rescuer
II in a timely and appropriate manner. In such circumstances, Rescuer I will return to the
first aid victim and complete the steps of the procedure when it is medically appropriate to
do so. Judges will adapt their scoring accordingly.
12. The team must earn a score of 70% or higher on the combined skill procedure(s) of the
event (excluding the test) in order to be recognized as an award winner at the NLC.
13. In case of a tie, the highest test score will be used to determine the rank.
14. Teams must bring one set of items noted with *** in the materials section of these guidelines
to the event.
15. Competitors must be familiar with and adhere to the "General Rules and Regulations of
the National HOSA Competitive Events Program."
Note: HOSA follows American Heart Association guidelines for CPR. Steps may differ from those
recommended by the American Red Cross. For competition purposes, competitors must follow the
steps listed in the guidelines for this event.
Required Personnel
Procedure VII Adult Team CPR (Rescuer Two Initiates) (American Heart Association)
1. Manikin
Orientation
and Test
Scan Tests
Did
team earn
70% of skill
points?
No Yes
CPR/FIRST AID
Team #: _________________ Judge's Signature:______________________________
** If a competitor jeopardizes the patient's or his/her own safety or fails to perform a critical step and does not take
immediate action to correct the error, the total points for the procedure or specific subpart(s) of the procedure
will be deducted by the judge(s).
CPR/FIRST AID
Team #: _________________ Judge's Signature:______________________________
** If a competitor jeopardizes the patient's or his/her own safety or fails to perform a critical step and does not take
immediate action to correct the error, the total points for the procedure or specific subpart(s) of the procedure
will be deducted by the judge(s).
CPR/FIRST AID
Team #: _________________ Judge's Signature:______________________________
** If a competitor jeopardizes the patient's or his/her own safety or fails to perform a critical step and does not take
immediate action to correct the error, the total points for the procedure or specific subpart(s) of the procedure
will be deducted by the judge(s).
CPR/FIRST AID
Team #: _________________ Judge's Signature:______________________________
** If a competitor jeopardizes the patient's or his/her own safety or fails to perform a critical step and does not take
immediate action to correct the error, the total points for the procedure or specific subpart(s) of the procedure
will be deducted by the judge(s).
CPR/FIRST AID
19. Drew an imaginary line between the nipples and placed 2 fingers on 2
the breastbone just below this imaginary line. (Avoided placing
fingers on the xiphoid process.)
20. Delivered chest compressions by pressing the infant’s breastbone 2
down about 1/3 to 1/2 the depth of the chest, then completely
releasing the pressure on the breastbone to allow the chest to re-
expand completely.
21. Delivered 30 compressions in a smooth fashion at a rate of 100 2
compressions per minute.
22. Opened the infant’s airway and looked for an object in the pharynx. 2
* Judge states, "No visible object."
23. Began CPR cycles of 30 compressions to 2 breaths, looking for the 2
obstructing object in the back of the throat each time you open the
airway.
* After 2-4 cycles, Judge states, "Object is visible in pharynx."
24. Verbalizes removal of object, then checked for breathing. 2
* Judge states, "The infant is not breathing."
25. Continued CPR cycles of 30 compressions to 2 breaths until entry of 2
Rescuer I.
26. Responded to entry of Rescuer I: 2
a. Completed cycle with 2 breaths
b. Gave clear signal for Rescuer I to assist with CPR 2
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27 Interposed 2 breaths properly at every 15 compression, 2
coordinating breaths with compressions to avoid simultaneous
delivery and ensuring adequate ventilation and chest expansion.
28. Responded to call for switch after 5 cycles or 2 minutes, taking less
than 5 seconds to switch 2
a. Moved to chest as partner moved to head and checked
pulse
b. Placed hands properly using 2 thumb-encircling hand 2
technique.
c. Began compressions after Rescuer I stated "Resume 2
compressions"
29. Compressed at 15:2 ratio pausing to allow breaths at correct time
(rate, 100 compressions per minute) 2
30. Called for a switch after 5 cycles. Said "Change, two, three, four,
five." 2
** If a competitor jeopardizes the patient's or his/her own safety or fails to perform a critical step and does not take
immediate action to correct the error, the total points for the procedure or specific subpart(s) of the procedure
will be deducted by the judge(s).
CPR/FIRST AID
Team #: _________________ Judge's Signature:____________________________
1. After changing gloves, Rescuer I stated, "I can assist you in CPR." 2
2. Prepared for compressions with Rescuer II
a. Moved to chest and assumed correct body position 2
b. Placed hands using two-thumb encircling hands technique. 2
3. Delivered 15 chest compressions:
a. Pressed the infants breastbone down about 1/3 to 1/2 the depth 2
of the chest
b. Counted out loud "one, two, three, … " 2
c. Rate 100 compressions/minute 2
d. Allowed the chest to return to its normal position after each 2
compression
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e. Paused for ventilation after each 15 compression 2
4. After 5 cycles, called for change of position 2
5. Moved to head and stated “resume compressions” (Took less than 5 2
seconds to make the switch.)
6. Simulated ventilation with face shield, mouth-to-mask device or bag-
mask. 2
a. Used head-tilt/chin-lift or jaw thrust to open the airway
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b. Verbalized ventilation after each 15 compression 2
7. Responded to change and moved to chest to resume compression 2
8. Resumed compression ratio of 15:2 2
9. Continued CPR cycles (5 cycles) until:
* Judge states, "Stop CPR– Victim is breathing normally and has signs of 2
circulation.”
10. Returned to first aid victim -
CPR/FIRST AID
Team #: _________________ Judge's Signature:______________________________
12. Performed five (5) cycles of compressions and ventilations (30:2 ratio)
a. Moved to chest and assumed correct body position 2
Moved or removed all clothing covering the victim’s chest in 2
order to see the skin.
b. Placed the heel of one hand on the center of the victim’s bare 2
chest between the nipples.
c. Placed the heel of the other hand on top of the first hand. 2
d. Elbows straight with fingers interlaced or extended and kept 2
off the chest
e. Aligned shoulders over sternum 2
f. Vertical compressions; depth 1 ½” – 2” 2
g. Smooth "50/50" compression release cycle 2
h. Counted out loud "one, two, three,…" 2
i. Rate: 100 compressions per minute 2
j. Did not lift hands from the chest or change hand positions in any 2
way during the compressions
k. Allowed the chest to return to its normal position after each 2
compression
l. Used head tilt – chin lift to open airway and deliver breaths using
a face shield, mouth-to-mask device or bag-mask. 2
m. Breaths were 1 second each 2
n. Each time the airway was opened to give breaths, opened the 2
victim’s mouth wide to look for the object.
o. Delivered the correct ratio of cycles of compressions to 2
ventilations.
13. Continued CPR cycles of 30:2 beginning with chest compressions until 3
entry of Rescuer I
14. Responded to entry of Rescuer I: 2
a. Completed cycle with 2 breaths
b. Gave clear signal for Rescuer I to assist with CPR 2
15. Opened the airway, looked for the object, then Interposed 2 breaths 2
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properly at every 30 compression
16. Responded to call for switch after 5 cycles or 2 minutes, taking less than
5 seconds to switch
2
a. Moved to chest as partner moved to head and checked pulse
b. Located landmark and placed hands properly 2
c. Began compressions after Rescuer I stated "Resume 2
compressions"
17. Compressed at 30:2 ratio pausing to allow breaths at correct time (rate,
100 compressions per minute) 2
18. Called for a switch after 5 cycles. Said "Change, two, three, four, five." 2
19. Said, "Resume compressions" 1
20. Opened airway to look for the object. 2
* Judge states, "Object visible and removed.”
21. Provided two breaths. 1
22. Checked for a pulse. 2
* Judge states, " Victim is breathing normally and has signs of
circulation.”
23. Placed victim in the recovery position 2
24. Performed visual secondary survey and monitored ABC's until EMS 2
arrived
** If a competitor jeopardizes the patient's or his/her own safety or fails to perform a critical step and does not take
immediate action to correct the error, the total points for the procedure or specific subpart(s) of the procedure
will be deducted by the judge(s).
CPR/FIRST AID
Team #: _________________ Judge's Signature:______________________________
CPR/FIRST AID
Team #: _________________ Judge's Signature:_____________________
11. Continued CPR cycles of 30:2 beginning with chest compressions until 3
entry of Rescuer I
12. Responded to entry of Rescuer I: 2
a. Completed cycle with 2 breaths
b. Gave clear signal for Rescuer I to assist with CPR 2
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13. Interposed 2 breaths properly at every 30 compression 2
14. Responded to call for switch after 5 cycles or 2 minutes, taking less than
5 seconds to switch 2
a. Moved to chest as partner moved to head and checked pulse
b. Located landmark and placed hands properly 2
c. Began compressions after Rescuer I stated "Resume 2
compressions"
15. Compressed at 30:2 ratio pausing to allow breaths at correct time (rate,
100 compressions per minute) 2
16. Called for a switch after 5 cycles. Said "Change, two, three, four, five." 2
17. Interposed breaths properly until: 2
* Judge states, "Stop CPR – Victim is breathing normally and has signs
of circulation.”
18. Placed victim in the recovery position 2
19. Performed visual secondary survey and monitored ABC's until EMS 2
arrived
CPR/FIRST AID
Team #: _________________ Judge's Signature:____________________________
1. After changing gloves, Rescuer I stated, "I can assist you in CPR." 2
2. Prepared for compressions with Rescuer II
a. Moved to chest and assumed correct body position 2
b. Landmark checked for hands to be placed over the sternum at ‘ 2
the nipple line
c. Placed the heel of the other hand on top of the first hand. 2
d. Elbows straight with fingers interlaced or extended and kept off 2
the chest
e. Aligned shoulders over sternum 2
3. Delivered 30 chest compressions:
a. Vertical compressions; depth 1 ½” - 2" 2
b. Smooth "50/50" compression-release cycle 2
c. Counted out loud "one, two, three,…" 2
d. Rate 100 compressions/minute 2
e. Did not lift hands from the chest or change hand positions in any 2
way during the compressions
f. Allowed the chest to return to its normal position after each 2
compression
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g. Paused for ventilation after each 30 compression 2
4. After 5 cycles, called for change of position 2
5. Moved to head and stated “resume compressions” 2
6. Simulated ventilation with face shield, mouth-to-mask device or bag-
mask. 2
a. Used head-tilt/chin-lift or jaw thrust to open the airway
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b. Verbalized ventilation after each 30 compression 2
7. Responded to change and moved to chest to resume compression 2
8. Resumed compression ratio of 30:2 2
9. Continued CPR cycles (5 cycles) until:
* Judge states, "Stop CPR– Victim is breathing normally and has signs of 2
circulation.”
10. Returned to first aid victim -
CPR/FIRST AID
Team #: _________________ Judge's Signature:______________________________
R1 = Rescuer 1 R2 = Rescuer 2 All other steps – either or both rescuers to perform
Note: Reasonable variations in the sequence of steps are acceptable.
** If a competitor jeopardizes the patient's or his/her own safety or fails to perform a critical step and does not take
immediate action to correct the error, the total points for the procedure or specific subpart(s) of the procedure
will be deducted by the judge(s).
Note: Variations in AED equipment should be taken into consideration when using this rating
tool to evaluate student performance. Adjustments to this rating sheet should support
fair and equal treatment of all competitors.