AMT is excited to sponsor the HOSA Phlebotomy Competition for students. Discover the opportunity to prove your new phlebotomy skills, learn more about yourself, and gain the knowledge you need for kickstarting your healthcare career.
The national student phlebotomy competition is a collaboration between American Medical Technologists (AMT) and HOSA Future Health Professionals. Students looking for an entry to clinical healthcare are encouraged to explore this interactive opportunity.
Phlebotomy is a key skill in helping to diagnose disease and illness by collecting blood and urine specimens. As part of the training for the competition, you will have the opportunity to take a stab in a phlebotomy training arm, draw fake blood, understand the use of tourniquets, learn how to interact with patients, and more.
How to Join the HOSA Phlebotomy Competitive Event
The HOSA phlebotomy competitive events begin at your local, state, or regional levels. It is a two-part event, and students must take a written exam and then showcase their skills through a hands-on skills assessment. This occurs at conferences and events hosted year-round by HOSA Future Health Professionals. Because you start locally to earn the opportunity to compete at the national level, connect with local HOSA members at schools in your area. Contact your school advisor for more information or contact HOSA for local participation details. The competition culminates at the renowned HOSA International Leadership Conference, scheduled for June 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. Learn more about the HOSA General Rules and Regulations.
Prepare to Compete
The competition will introduce you to phlebotomy and help you understand the role of a phlebotomy technician. By participating, you will gain firsthand experience and learn how to compassionately interact with patients. To prepare for competition, students will have the chance to identify veins, stick needles in venipuncture training arms, and “draw” fake blood. Top winners in the written and skills assessment will advance from local, regional, and state levels to the national competition at the HOSA Conference in June 2025. Winner will receive distinguished awards from AMT and HOSA. Learn how to prepare here.
Who Should Participate
If you are considering a career in healthcare, the HOSA Phlebotomy Competition, sponsored by AMT, is an excellent opportunity for students to develop essential skills. Furthermore, by participating in the competition, you can determine if the phlebotomy field is right for you. Regardless of pursuing a career as a phlebotomy technician or not, you will benefit from learning professionalism, safety, ethics, anatomy and physiology, and positive patient relationships.
How Competition Connects to Your Career
A professional role: One powerful aspect of the HOSA Phlebotomy Competition is the path for students to become certified as phlebotomy technicians. Phlebotomy skills and training can lead to professional certification, which can open doors to entry-level jobs in healthcare. Phlebotomy skills are in high demand across a variety of allied health professions. Many healthcare employers prefer a professional certification for entry-level positions, and the skills acquired through phlebotomy training can become an earning opportunity for students. Learn How to Become a Phlebotomy Technician.
Earn while you learn: Certified phlebotomy technicians can find employment that provides competitive wages, allowing them to earn while they continue their studies. Some certified phlebotomy technicians make a career of drawing blood or working in clinics.
Experience and networking: By working in the field, students can develop relationships with employers and establish career contacts for future opportunities. They can also use phlebotomy as a steppingstone to another career in healthcare, including laboratory and medical areas.
Certification: To prove your competency in phlebotomy, AMT offers the Registered Phlebotomy Technician( RPT) certification that employers recognize for its quality. Securing an AMT credential not only enhances your employability, but also demonstrates commitment to excellence in patient care. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for RPT certification.
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As an allied health professional organization, AMT encourages students and educators in health science and career tech to become involved with the HOSA Phlebotomy Competition for a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth. Learn more about the HOSA Phlebotomy Competition sponsored by AMT.