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TSS Trauma Skilled Specialist VIP Certification Exam

TSS — This exam mirrors the Certified Trauma Support Specialist (CTSS) credential offered by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress (AAETS), a written multiple-choice examination covering trauma theory, assessment, trauma-informed care principles, evidence-based interventions, ethical practice, and professional wellness. This is an original comprehensive practice set modeled on published AAETS competency domains; exact AAETS item count and passing threshold vary by credential tier.

53
Questions
90m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 53👑 VIP

A 34-year-old combat veteran presents to your office reporting recurring nightmares, hypervigilance in crowded spaces, emotional numbing toward family members, and an inability to recall specific details of a firefight that occurred 18 months ago. He reports these symptoms have persisted for more than a month and are significantly impairing his work performance and relationships. Based on DSM-5 criteria, which of the following best describes his presentation?

Questions 2–53 and full explanations are VIP-exclusive.