PADI's Enriched Air Diver Course or SSI’s Enriched Air Nitrox Course are options that you might consider if your goal is to become a scuba diver. But you might be wondering where to begin. This article will explain how to start, and the benefits and drawbacks of each. In addition, you'll learn about online nitrox certification programs.
PADI's Enriched Air Diver course
PADI Enriched Air Diver Course teaches students how safe to plan and prepare for enriched-air dives. It is mostly computer-based and typically lasts an evening. This course is compatible to other PADI courses like Open Water Diver or Advanced Open Water Diver. You can do your own nitrox dives, or they are included in this course.
The interactive multimedia presentations, audio and graphics used in the course are very easy to understand. There are short quizzes to test your progress. A Quick Review, a practical session, two enriched-air training dives, pre-dive simulations and a practice application are all part of the course. PADI recommends you finish the eLearning section of the course at least one years before you intend to use nitrox.
SSI's Enriched Air Nitrox course
SSI's EnrichedAir Nitrox course is a great choice for divers who want to extend their bottom times and cut down on their surface intervals. This course covers everything you need to know about gas theory, proper mixing of enriched water, and marking your tank. You will learn how you can calculate the best enriched mixture for your specific depth. Also, how to plan your dives so you can make the most of enriched.
After completing an Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver course or SSI’s EnrichedAir Nitrox class, SSI will continue to provide ongoing training that will give you the skills and knowledge necessary to safely use enriched air. It also helps you plan future dives so that you can minimize decompression sickness risks. You will be able use the enriched cylinder safely after you have completed the course and passed the exams.
Online learning options for nitrox certification
Online or in a classroom setting, you can earn your enriched aviation certification. If you are taking the classroom course, you will need a dive computer to perform the skills. The classroom portion will take around an afternoon or even evening to complete. It is possible for it to be combined with a PADI Open Water and Advanced Open Water course. If you have limited time you can sign up to private classes or make use of online learning resources. You can also take the course online, and do the nitrox dives offline.
A dive computer, a diving cylinder and a manual are necessary for this course. To practice your skills, an app can simulate an enriched aircylinder. The EANx36 cylinder fits in both a classroom and online eLearning program. Students must be at least 12 years of age and must have a scuba computer to participate in the class.