Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) Operator Course

Course Overview

The Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) Operator Course is a comprehensive online training program designed for security professionals, law enforcement support personnel, and authorized private sector officers who may be required to carry or operate a TASER®, Stun Gun, or Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) in the performance of their duties.

This course delivers in-depth instruction on the safe, lawful, and effective use of CEWs, emphasizing operator accountability, medical safety, and professional judgment. Students will explore the physiological science behind electrical control devices, understand legal standards for justified use of force, and develop decision-making skills that meet professional and ethical expectations.

Course Format

• Delivery: 100% Online — self-paced, instructor-supported

• Estimated Completion Time: 4-5 hours

• Certification: TCTA -CEW Operator Certificate of Completion

• Assessment: End-of-module final written exam (75% minimum passing score)

The course follows a modular progression designed for easy integration into corporate or agency training systems, allowing flexibility for individual or group enrollment.

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain a complete understanding of CEW operation, legal compliance, and post-deployment responsibility. Each module builds progressive knowledge with practical application and scenario-based examples.

Core Topics Include:

Module 1 — Introduction and Course Goals:
The role of CEWs in modern security and professional standards of conduct.

Module 2 — Law and Policy:
Legal foundations, liability, and regulatory guidelines.

Module 3 — Safety and Physiology:
How CEWs affect the human body, risk identification, and medical considerations.

Module 4 — Device Components and Operation:
Device anatomy, inspection, maintenance, and safe handling of cartridges and batteries.

Module 5 — Tactics and Use:
Decision-making, engagement distances, targeting, and proper use-of-force judgment.

Module 6 — Medical Response and Aftercare:
Post-deployment care, probe removal, EMS coordination, and documentation of medical assistance.

Module 7 — Documentation and Legal Follow-Up:
Reporting procedures, evidence handling, and articulation of lawful CEW use.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

• Identify and explain all major CEW components and their functions.

• Apply safe handling, inspection, and operation techniques in compliance with policy.

• Recognize medical and legal risks and respond appropriately after deployment.

• Complete professional, defensible documentation following any CEW-related event.

• Demonstrate sound judgment, restraint, and ethics consistent with professional standards.

Certification and Recognition

Graduates receive a TCTA- CEW Operator Course Certificate of Completion, verifying successful completion of all modules and assessments.

Enrollment Information

• Prerequisites: (1) Must be either a Level 2 or Level 3 Security officer or have at least completed those courses (with us or elsewhere), we will request proof. (2) Must complete our (TCTA) online First Aid/CPR course prior due to the extreme medical concerns using CEW- so ensure you sign up for both.