Three formats of the LEC-5 are available:

  • Standard self-report: to establish if an event occurred
  • Extended self-report: to establish worst event if more than one
  • Interview: to establish if Criterion A is met

You can download the various versions of the LEC-5 from the National Center for PTSD website.

Select each LEC-5 version to view how each is formatted.

Standard Self-Report

Standard Self-Report Form, PDF

Extended Self-Report

Extended Self-Report Form, PDF

LEC-5 Interview

LEC-5 Interview Form, PDF