EMERGENCY PLAN FOR UTSA CONVOCATION CENTER
Complete Convocation Center Emergency Plan / Map
For medical emergencies in the weight room, the staff strength coaches will be trained in CPR and basic first aid. Interns and volunteers will be required to be CPR certified.
Emergency Personnel ? Physician available during men’s and women’s basketball games. Certified and/or licensed athletic trainer and student athletic trainers on site for competition and practices. Additional sports medicine staff available from the training room located in the Convocation Center.
Emergency Communications ? There are a number of fixed telephone lines in the Convocation Center; the number to the training room located in the Convocation Center is 210/458-4178. There is also a speaker box located at the northeast door of the Convocation Center. This box connects directly with the UTSA police department. The phone number for the UTSA police is 210/458-4911. From a campus phone the number is 4911. ALWAYS contact the university police if EMS is needed.
Emergency Equipment ? First aid supplies, splints on site. Crutches and any other equipment available from the training room located in the Convocation Center.
Role of First Responder ?
1) Immediate care of the injured or ill victim.
2) Emergency equipment retrieval, or activation of EMS system depending on the nature of the emergency.
3) Activation of the emergency medical system. Call university police at 4911 or from a cell phone at 210/458-4911. Provide the following information: Your name, location, your emergency and the condition of the victim.
4) Designate a person to direct university police and EMS to the scene
5) Make sure any accessible gates are unlocked.
DIRECTIONS TO THE UTSA CONVOCATION CENTER
From the North Side of Campus ? Enter campus via Walter Brennan Avenue, follow Walter Brennan as it will go by the tennis courts, physical education building and wellness center. When you get to the four way stop sign turn left and head towards the Convocation Center, parking will be available next to the building.
From the South Side of Campus ? Enter via Edward Ximenez Avenue, turn left at the three way stop sign and turn right towards the Convocation Center. Parking will be available next to the building.
Helicopter Access ? The Open grassy area just west of the Convocation Center can be used for helicopter access.