MTECH Students Earn Top Honors at HOSA State Competition
Healthcare students bring home gold, silver, and top-ten finishes
LEHI, UT – Healthcare students from Mountainland Technical College (MTECH) demonstrated their skills and professionalism at the HOSA State Leadership Conference, earning multiple medals and top placements against more than 1,600 competitors from high schools and higher education institutions across the state.
The competition was held on Thursday, April 16, and Friday, April 17, at the Davis Convention Center in Kaysville.
MTECH students earned the following awards:
- Gold Medal – Rakhel Sandoval, Dental Science
- Silver Medal – AnnaSophia Corrales, Medical Assisting
- Silver Medal – AnnaSophia Corrales, Medical Law and Ethics
In addition, Clara Martin placed in the top ten in the Medical Assisting competition.
Many HOSA events begin with a written knowledge assessment, with the highest-scoring students advancing to a second round that includes hands-on technical skills and performance-based evaluations.
Impressively, Rakhel received a perfect score in the written test and the practical exam.
“These students represented MTECH exceptionally well at the HOSA state competition,” said MTECH President Clay Christensen. “They worked hard to prepare, and it’s rewarding to see their dedication recognized through their success.”
Students’ success at HOSA reflects the high-quality, hands-on training provided through MTECH’s programs. Through expert instruction and real-world skill development, students gain the experience needed to excel in their future careers.
About Mountainland Technical College
Mountainland Technical College is home to award-winning technical education with campuses throughout Utah’s majestic Wasatch Range. As Utah’s largest technical college, serving more than 6,000 students annually across 38 industry-focused programs, MTECH’s mission is ‘to enhance the employability of individuals through market-driven career and technical education’.
Published on: April 22, 2026 at 10:45am MT