PADI's Enriched Air Diver or SSI’s Enriched Air Nitrox courses are two options for you if you are searching for an online option to learn scuba diving. You may wonder how to start. This article will explain how to start, and the benefits and drawbacks of each. Learn about 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. The classroom portion is usually completed in the evening. It is computer-based. 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.
This course uses interactive multimedia presentations, audio, graphics and audio to make it easy to follow and understand. You will be tested on your skills with short quizzes. There is a Quick Review and two enriched air training diving sessions. The course also includes pre-dive simulations. 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
The EnrichedAir Nitrox course from SSI is a great choice if you want to increase your bottom times and decrease your surface intervals. This course covers everything from gas theory to how to mix enriched air properly and how to mark your tank. You will learn how to calculate the ideal enriched air mix for your specific depth and plan your dives in order to make the most efficient use of enriched air.
After completing an Open Water Diver (or Advanced Open Water Diver) course, SSI's EnrichedAir Nitrox training course will provide the skills and knowledge to safely dive using enriched oxygen. It also helps you plan future dives so that you can minimize decompression sickness risks. After you pass the exams and complete the course, the enriched-air cylinder can be used safely.
Online learning options for nitrox certification
Online or in a classroom setting, you can earn your enriched aviation certification. You will need a dive machine to complete the classroom course. It takes approximately two to three hours to complete your classroom component of your enriched aviation certification. You can combine it with an Advanced Open Water or PADI Open Water course. If you have limited time, you can also sign up for private classes or take advantage of online learning resources. You can also complete the course online and complete the nitrox dives offline.
A dive computer, a diving cylinder and a manual are necessary for this course. If you have an online learning option, you can use an app that simulates an enriched air cylinder to practice your skills. The EANx36 cylinder works with both an online eLearning course and a classroom. The class is open to students aged 12 and older.