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Services We Provide For You
Student Health Services provides medical care for most common illnesses found on a university campus. In case of severe or chronic illness or a serious accident, the student will be referred to a local hospital, minor emergency clinic, personal physician, or other community resource. When transferred to a local hospital or referred to community medical facilities, the student is responsible for the expenses incurred. If a student needs to be transported, the student's family or friends will be contacted to provide transportation. If an ambulance is necessary, the ambulance service will bill the student.
CPR and First Aid TrainingAmerican Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid classes are provided for the UTSA community usually at various times for a fee. Fees go directly to the American Red Cross and are not utilized by the Student Health Services. Pregnant women cannot take the class. Wear comfortable clothes as you will be on the floor when practicing with the manikin.
1604 2008 Schedule
August 5 Tuesday RWC 1.806 9:00 am-5:00 pm CPR/First Aid August 7 Thursday DB 0.220A 9:00 am-5:00 pm CPR/First Aid Sept 9 Tuesday RWC 1.806 12:00-4:00 pm CPR Sept 18 Thursday RWC 1.806 12:00-4:00 pm CPR Oct 14 Tuesday RWC 1.806 12:00-4:00 pm CPR Oct 30 Thursday RWC 1.806 12:00-4:00 pm CPR Nov 11 Thursday RWC 1.806 12:00-4:00 pm CPR Nov 20 Tuesday RWC 1.806 12:00-4:00 pm CPR Dec 10 Wednesday RWC 1.806 12:00-4:00 pm CPR
DT 2008 Schedule
July 16 Wednesday DB 0.220A 9:00 am-1:00 pm CPR Sept 3 Wednesday location TBA 9:00 am-1:00 pm CPR Sept 17 Wednesday 12:00-4:00 pm CPR Oct 1 Wednesday 9:00 am-1:00 pm CPR Oct 16 Wednesday 8:30 am-4:30 pm CPR/First Aid Nov 5 Wednesday 12:00-4:00 pm CPR Nov 19 Wednesday 9:00 am-1:00 pm CPR Dec 3 Wednesday 8:30 am-4:30 pm CPR/First Aid *DT location will be given at the time of class registration
Payment: $20 for Adult CPR and AED $25 for First Aid, Adult CPR and AED
Students, prepay by check or cash. Faculty/staff, check with your department. They may pay by IDT. Otherwise, prepay by check or cash. *These courses may not satisfy requirements for medical or nursing school. Contact your local American Red Cross.
Dental CareHealth Services does not provide dental care. The student should seek a community dentist or consult with the UTHSCSA Dental School at (210) 567-3217 or (210) 567-6931. Please note that UTSA isn't affiliated with the dental school. General Medical Clinic Visits Urgent and minor emergency care services are available by appointment only. Primary care services provided by a staff physician are available by appointment only. No appointments are made over the phone. All students must come in to see the nurse. Health EducationHealth Education information on wellness, healthy living practices, and illness prevention is available through individual consultation, group presentations, classes, videos, and brochures. Please visit the Health Education page to find out more about programs and services provided. Student InsuranceAll students are advised to have adequate health and accident insurance and carry health insurance identification cards at all times to expedite any medical treatment.
HospitalizationThe Health Services does not have in-patient facilities. Students who need in-patient care will be referred to a local hospital of their choice or may return home if appropriate. All hospital and physician charges will be billed to the student or the student's insurance carrier. HIV Testing and CounselingUTSA recognizes that Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a serious public health threat. The policy UTSA enforces on HIV as well as educational pamphlets about methods of transmission and prevention of HIV are available at Student Health Services. Confidential HIV testing is also offered by Student Health Services. There is a fee for the laboratory test. There is pre-test counseling and post-test counseling. Educational material is available for students to take and read. ImmunizationsThe American College Health association and Texas Education Code recommends all students to have up-to-date immunizations, as listed here. All incoming students to UTSA are requested to submit documentation of up-to-date immunizations of Td (Tetanus-diphtheria) within the last ten years, two doses of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) or documentation of the disease validated by a physician for students less than thirty-five years of age, and polio for students under eighteen years of age, Hepatitis B (series of three), and Meningoccal meningitis disease. Laboratory- Limited Medical RecordsA confidential medical record is maintained on each student seen in
the Student Health Center. Health information or medical records cannot
be released without the student’s written consent unless mandated by
law. Medical records may be forwarded to a physician, attorney or
insurance company only after the student has provided a signed consent
and the address where the material is to be sent. A charge per page will
be assessed to the student. Records will be sent upon payment for the
service. For students under eighteen years of age to be seen in the
Student Health Services, there must be a parent or guardian signed
consent form. (Age eighteen and over, no consent form is needed.)
Students may review their medical record with a physician or nurse at
the student’s request. Nurse VisitsThe nurse is able to care for most of the common, minor illnesses and injuries on a walk-in basis. There is no need for an appointment to be seen by the nurse. The nurses will provide care, give a physician clinic appointment, or referral to a proper community medical service as needed. Emergency or ObservationObservation services for bed rest are available for short-term care during the regular hours for students and on a limited basis. Extended observation until the student can be transported to medical care or home is extremely limited. Orthopedic ClinicServices are available by appointment only. No appointments are made over the phone. All students must come in to see the nurse to make an appointment. PharmacyA Class D Pharmacy with limited medicines is available. There are no narcotics available in the Student Health Services. There is a fee for this service. Only prescriptions written by Student Health Services physicians may be filled from this pharmacy. A prescription written by a Student Health Services physician is accepted in the surrounding community. Physical ExaminationsPhysical examinations required by agencies, other schools, or work are not offered at Health Services due to limited physician resources. Self-CareA self-care unit is provided to encourage the student to do self-help for most illnesses such as minor colds, seasonal allergies, minor gastric upsets, dysmenorrheal, headaches, and minor injuries. Instructions and usual over-the-counter medicines are available. Condoms and educational materials are available in this area. Well Women's ClinicServices provided by a staff physician are available by appointment only. No appointments are made over the telephone. All students must see the nurse to complete the proper paperwork and receive an appointment. Services is available at both the 1604 and the Downtown campuses. Please visit the Well Women's Clinic page to find out more about services offered. | |||||||||||||||||||
