You might have looked into SSI's Enriched Air Nitrox or PADI's Enriched Air Diver courses if you are looking for online training to get your scuba diving certification. Perhaps you are wondering how to get started. 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 is a course that teaches you how to safely plan for and prepare for enriched dives. It is primarily computer-based, and the classroom portion typically takes an evening. This course is compatible to other PADI courses like Open Water Diver or Advanced Open Water Diver. Nitrox dives are included as part of this course, but you can complete them on your own, if you prefer.
The course is taught through interactive multimedia presentations, audio, and graphics, which are easy to understand and retain. To test your knowledge, there are short quizzes. 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 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 at SSI can be a great choice for divers wanting to improve their bottom times 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. Learn how to calculate the optimal enriched mix for your depth and plan your dives so that you make the most of enriched oxygen.
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. This course will help you plan your future dives to minimize the risk of decompression sickness. After passing the exams, you'll be able to safely use the enriched oxygen cylinder.
Online courses for nitrox certification
There are two ways to get your enriched air certification: in a classroom or online. You will need a dive machine to complete the classroom course. Your enriched air classroom certification will take approximately one to two hours. It is possible to combine it with a PADI Open Water or Advanced Open Water course. You can sign up for private classes, or use online learning resources if you are short on time. You can also complete the course online and complete the nitrox dives offline.
You will need a dive computer, an air cylinder, and a guidebook to complete the 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. Students must be at least 12 years of age and must have a scuba computer to participate in the class.