PADI's Enriched Air Diver course and SSI’s Enriched Air Nitrox online course are good options if you're looking to earn your scuba divers certification. However, you may be wondering how to get started. This article will provide information on how to get started as well as the benefits and disadvantages of each. Online nitrox certification programs are also discussed.
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 mainly computer-based. The classroom portion takes approximately one evening. The course is compatible with other PADI courses, including Open Water and 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 delivered through interactive multimedia presentations and audio. These are easy to understand, retain, and use. There are short quizzes to test your progress. The course includes a Quick Review as well as a practical application, two enriched water training dives, and predive simulations. PADI recommends completing the eLearning part of the course at the least one year before 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 gas theory and proper mixing of enrich air. It also covers 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 course is an ongoing course that will provide you with the knowledge and skills to safely dive with 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 learning options available for nitrox certification
Two ways to obtain your enriched air certification are available: online and in-classroom. 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. 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.
The course requires a dive computer, a cylinder, and a manual. Online learning options allow you to use an app that simulates a enriched aircylinder to test your skills. 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.