Nitrox Diver

This course largely involves self-study through eLearning. After this, there is a short orientation session at the shop. With sufficient notice, we can generally do this at your convenience.

• Be at least 15 years old
• Be certified to at least the NAUI Scuba Diver level or equivalent
• Be able to answer No to all the questions on the medical history questionnaire or obtain a physician’s approval for diving

Pricing is as follows:

• $125/person

Prices include:

• All instruction
• eLearning
• Certification card processing

Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx) is nothing more than the air you are breathing right now, but with a higher concentration of oxygen and a lower concentration of nitrogen. This can result in longer bottom times, shorter surface intervals, greater safety margins or a combination of all three. The course addresses several topics, including:

• Nitrox benefits and drawbacks
• The physics and physiology of oxygen and nitrogen
• Avoiding oxygen toxicity and DCS
• Calculating Maximum Operating Depth (MOD)
• Determining the best Nitrox mixture based on MOD
• Calculating Equivalent Air Depths (EADs)
• Using EADs in conjunction with air dive tables
• Common Nitrox blending methods
• Safety around oxygen
• Analyzing Nitrox mixtures
• Planning Nitrox dives