The provided text is from a chapter outline and lecture notes of the sixth edition of "Outdoor Emergency Care: A Patroller’s Guide to Medical Care." This material details the essential steps and objectives for patient assessment by OEC Technicians, emphasizing a systematic approach. It covers key components such as scene size-up, primary and secondary assessments, history taking, and reassessment. The resources for both instructors and students are listed, and specific skills like pulse assessment and obtaining blood pressure are outlined in detail. The chapter aims to equip patrollers with the knowledge and abilities to effectively evaluate and manage patients in outdoor emergency situations.