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. But you might be wondering where to begin. This article will explain how to start, and the benefits and drawbacks of each. Additionally, this article will discuss online nitrox certification.
PADI's Enriched Air Diver course
PADI Enriched Air Diver courses teach students how to safely plan, prepare and dive in enriched air. It is computer-based. The classroom portion usually takes place in the evening. It is compatible with Open Water and Advanced Open Water Diver courses. These dives include Nitrox, but you have the option to complete them independently if desired.
The course is delivered through interactive multimedia presentations and audio. These are easy to understand, retain, and use. Short quizzes are available to assess 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 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 offered by SSI makes a great choice if divers want to increase their bottom times or reduce their surface intervals. This course covers everything, from gas theory to correct mixing of enriched oxygen and how you 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, 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 can also use it to plan future dives and reduce decompression sickness. Once you complete the course and pass the exams, you will be able to use the enriched air cylinder safely.
Online learning for Nitrox certification
You can get your enriched-air certification in two ways: online or in a classroom. For the classroom course you will need to have a dive computer in order to learn the skills. 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 sign up to private classes or make use of online learning resources. Online courses can be completed and nitrox diving done offline.
A dive computer, a diving cylinder and a manual are necessary for this course. Online learning options allow you to use an app that simulates a enriched aircylinder to test your skills. 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.