PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver
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About the PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver Course
Enriched air, also known as nitrox or EANx, contains less nitrogen than regular air. Breathing less nitrogen means you can enjoy longer dives and shorter surface intervals. No wonder Enriched Air Diver is the most popular PADI® specialty.
What You'll Learn
- Dive with nitrox
- Set your dive computer
- Use an oxygen air analyser
Certification Requirements
- PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level-certification)
- PADI e-learning: 2-4 hours
- Entire course: 1-2 days
- Good physical health
- 12 years or older
How to Earn an Enriched Air Nitrox Certification
Learn why nitrox allows you to make longer dives and how to dive nitrox safely through online independent study. Meet with your PADI Instructor for hands-on practical exercises, then make two (optional) dives.
Step 1
PADI e-learning
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you.
Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for in-water training, or whenever you have a question.
- e-learning time commitment: 2-4 hours
Step 2
With Your Instructor
Additional Cost: Your Dive Shop will charge fees for training and gear rental.
After finishing your independent study, you'll learn how to analyse a tank, fill out an enriched air log, and set your dive computer for nitrox. There are two optional dives.
- Total time commitment: 1-2 days
After this Course
If you're interested in staying underwater for an extended period, experiencing close-up animal encounters, or exploring places few divers ever see, ask your instructor about technical or rebreather diving.
- Technical diving allows you to dive beyond recreational no stop limits. Stay at a shallow depth for hours, or plan dives beyond recreational dive limits.
- Rebreathers, simply put, save and recycle your breathing gas. This allows you to stay much longer underwater. Rebreathers emit little to no bubbles, so you can get closer to wildlife that might run away from the noisy bubbles of an open circuit system.
Available Languages
English, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional
Visit the PADI Website
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