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 show you how to get started and what the pros and cons of each. Additionally, this article will discuss online nitrox certification.
PADI's Enriched Air Diver course
The PADI Enriched Air Diver course teaches students how to safely plan and prepare for enriched air dives. It is mostly computer-based and typically lasts an evening. This course can be used in conjunction with other PADI courses such as Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver. You can do your own nitrox dives, or they are included in this course.
Interactive multimedia presentations, audio and graphics are used to teach the course. They are simple to comprehend and remember. Short quizzes are available to assess your progress. The course includes a Quick Review session, a practical application and two enriched oxygen training dives. There are also pre-dive simulators. PADI recommends that the eLearning portion be completed at least one year prior to you plan on diving with nitrox.
SSI's Enriched Air Nitrox course
The EnrichedAir Nitrox course by SSI is a great option for divers looking to increase their bottom time and reduce their surface intervals. This course covers a variety of subjects from gas theory to proper mixing of enriched air and how to mark 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. You will also be able to plan your next dives, minimizing the chance of getting decompression sick. After you pass the exams and complete the course, the enriched-air cylinder can be used safely.
Online training options for nitrox certification
There are two ways to get your enriched air certification: in a classroom or online. You will need a computer with a diving program if you take the classroom course. It takes approximately two to three hours to complete your classroom component of your enriched aviation certification. It is possible to combine it with a PADI Open Water or Advanced Open Water course. Online learning is also available if you have limited time. The course can also be taken online. You can also opt to do the nitrox-dive 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 works with both an online eLearning course and a classroom. The class is open to students aged 12 and older.