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SUICIDE AWARENESS TRAINING

Knowledge Check & Certificate Request

Complete all 17 questions and submit your information for review. A passing score is 14 out of 17. After review, an approved certificate will be sent to the email address you provide.

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Before you begin

Complete the Suicide Awareness Training Manual, presentation, or narrated course first. This test should take approximately 10 minutes.

PART 1

Participant information

Fields marked required must be completed.

PART 2

Knowledge check

Select one answer for every question.

1Asking someone directly if they are thinking about suicide increases their risk.
2Which of the following is a protective factor?
3You should promise to keep a friend’s suicidal thoughts secret if they ask you to.
4What is the Veterans Crisis Line number?
5A sudden calm or improved mood after a period of depression always means the danger has passed.
6If someone is in immediate danger, you should:
7Which of these is NOT a warning sign discussed in this training?
8It is best to argue with someone and remind them of all the reasons they have to live.
9The first thing you should do when someone shares they are struggling is:
10Recent loss—such as a relationship, job, or loved one—is a recognized risk factor.
11When asking the direct question, which phrasing is recommended?
12Confidentiality should be maintained even if you believe someone is in immediate danger.
13A Veteran mentions, “Everyone would be better off without me.” The best response is:
14You should never leave someone who is in immediate danger alone.
15Vet Centers require a service-connected disability determination before a Veteran can access counseling.
16According to the VA report referenced in the course, Veteran suicide deaths average approximately:
17Losing a family member or close friend to suicide has no effect on a person’s own risk of suicide.

FINAL STEP

Submit for review

Your answers, score, training date, and certificate request will be emailed to the WE GOT YOU program for review.

Please do not include personal crisis or medical details. The information submitted here is used to review training completion and issue the certificate.