The document discusses the steps an advanced care paramedic (ACP) takes when conducting an initial assessment of a patient. The ACP follows a clinical structure called a primary survey to collect emergency patient information. This structured approach involves assessing the patient for danger, getting a response, checking the airway, assessing breathing, and checking circulation, known by the acronym DRABC. The ACP then takes vital signs and looks for visible injuries or medical conditions before moving to the secondary survey.