PTSD Checklist (PCL-5) Screening
Clinical review required: this worksheet does not calculate scores, diagnose, or recommend treatment. Confirm the questions and response options against your approved assessment protocol before use.
Form Preview
PTSD Checklist (PCL-5) Screening
Page 1 of 2
Sign up and start customizing in minutes.
Start with the PTSD Checklist (PCL-5) Screening template and tailor it to your practice. It includes 14 editable fields across 2 pages. Included questions: Patient Name, Date of Screening, Brief Trauma Description, Repeated, disturbing memories. The full field list below shows what you will get when you add this template to your account.
Choose this template to open an editable form. Review the questions, keep only the information your practice needs, and add your branding. Preview the patient experience before sharing a link or embedding the form. Responses can be reviewed in Formisoft and exported as a PDF.
Clinical review required: this worksheet does not calculate scores, diagnose, or recommend treatment. Confirm the questions and response options against your approved assessment protocol before use.
What's included
- Patient Name
- Date of Screening
- Brief Trauma Description
- Repeated, disturbing memories
- Repeated, disturbing dreams
- Suddenly feeling as if the event were happening again
- Avoiding memories, thoughts, or feelings
- Avoiding external reminders
- Negative beliefs about yourself or the world
- Loss of interest in activities
- Feeling irritable or angry
- Difficulty concentrating
- PCL-5 Total Score
- Provisional PTSD Interpretation
Who uses this template
- Behavioral health and trauma therapy intake and monitoring
- Veterans Affairs and military health PTSD screening
- Primary care trauma-informed screening programs
- First responder and employee assistance program assessments
All form fields
14 fields across 2 pages. Customize any field after signing up.
How to use the PTSD Checklist (PCL-5) Screening
Getting started with this template takes just a few minutes. Sign up for a Formisoft trial, then select the PTSD Checklist (PCL-5) Screening from the template library. Review the included questions, customize your fields, and preview the form before sharing it.
Setup steps
- 1Choose the template. Find the PTSD Checklist (PCL-5) Screening in the template library and click “Use this template” to add it to your account.
- 2Customize fields. Add, remove, or reorder any of the 14 fields. Set fields as required or optional based on your practice needs.
- 3Brand it. Upload your logo, pick your colors, and add a custom welcome message so patients see your practice identity.
- 4Share with patients. Send the form via SMS, email, or embed it on your website. Patients complete it on any device before their visit.
- 5Review submissions. Responses appear in your dashboard in real time. Patient records are created automatically from the data collected.
Frequently asked questions
How does Formisoft protect responses?
Formisoft provides secure form collection and a Business Associate Agreement (BAA). Your practice must review the form content, access permissions, and sharing workflow for its requirements.
Can I customize the fields in this template?
Absolutely. You can add, remove, reorder, or modify any of the 14 fields. You can also add conditional logic, new pages, file uploads, e-signatures, and payment fields.
How do patients fill out this form?
Patients receive a link via SMS, email, or QR code. They complete the form on their phone, tablet, or computer before their appointment. No app download required.
Can I send this form automatically before appointments?
With a plan that includes automation, you can configure workflows to send forms and reminders. Appointment-based sending requires the booking event to reach Formisoft.
Does this template work on mobile devices?
Yes. The PTSD Checklist (PCL-5) Screening is fully responsive and works on any device. Most patients complete intake forms on their phone, so every template is optimized for mobile-first use.
Start with this template
Sign up and start customizing the PTSD Checklist (PCL-5) Screening for your practice. Set up in minutes.
Related templates
ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Screening
Customize the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Screening template for your practice. 14 editable fields, including Patient Name, Date of Birth, Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse.
PHQ-9 Depression Screening
Customize the PHQ-9 Depression Screening template for your practice. 13 editable fields, including Patient Name, Date of Birth, Date, 1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things.
GAD-7 Anxiety Screening
Customize the GAD-7 Anxiety Screening template for your practice. 11 editable fields, including Patient Name, Date of Birth, Date, 1. Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge.
