PADI Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) Specialty Course

The most popular PADI specialty course. Scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression time, especially on repetitive scuba dives. Note: This price includes the specialty instructor fee of $250 however is does not include your choice of Elearning ($190.80)fee. Please make sure you add both to cart! Description The PADI Enriched Air Diver course is PADI’s most popular specialty scuba course. Why? Because scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression time, especially on repetitive scuba dives. If staying down longer and getting back in the water sooner sounds appealing, then don’t hesitate to become an enriched air diver. If you’re a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver who is at least 12 years old, you can enroll in the Enriched Air Diver Specialty course.  Academic You’ll learn why diving with air that has higher oxygen and lower nitrogen content gives you more bottom time, along with enriched air equipment considerations. During a practical session, and two optional (or required) scuba dives, you’ll: Discuss managing oxygen exposure. Practice analyzing oxygen content in your scuba tank. Set your dive computer for diving with enriched air nitrox. You may be able to get college credit for the PADI Enriched Air Diver course – ask your instructor to learn more. Course This course runs between 2-4hours in the Blue Holic Classroom. The amount of time depends on how comfortable you are with mathematics and physics. By the end of the course you will understand the concepts of diving with Nitrox, the benefits as well as the technical limitations.  Equipment Most modern scuba equipment and dive computers can be used with enriched air, but your Blue Holic Scuba Instructor will let you know if your gear meets manufacturer recommendations and local requirements. However, scuba tanks must meet oxygen service standards and be dedicated for use with enriched air. You’ll practice using oxygen analyzers and special cylinder decals. Our Blue Holic staff will explain other equipment you may need to enjoy enriched air diving. Getting Started Call us at (323) 641-7416 or stop by Blue Holic Scuba to enroll in the course, get your materials and start learning. You will purchase the Enriched Air Diver Manual and watch the Enriched Air Diving video. Your PADI Instructor will meet with you to schedule knowledge review sessions along with your EAD theory course.