If you're looking for an online learning option to complete your scuba dive certification, you've probably considered PADI's Enriched Air Diver course or SSI's Enriched Air Nitrox course. But you might be wondering where to begin. This article will show you how to get started and what the pros and cons of each. Learn about 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 primarily computer-based, and the classroom portion typically takes an evening. It is compatible with Open Water and Advanced Open Water Diver courses. The course includes Nitrox diving, but you can also do them on your own.
Interactive multimedia presentations, audio and graphics are used to teach the course. They are simple to comprehend and remember. You will be tested on your skills with short quizzes. The course includes a Quick Review, a practical application session, two enriched air training dives, and pre-dive simulations. 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 by SSI is a great option for divers looking to increase their bottom time and reduce their surface intervals. This course covers everything you need to know about gas theory, proper mixing of enriched water, and marking your tank. This course will teach you how to calculate the best enriched air mixture for your particular depth, and how to plan your dives to maximize the use of the enriched air.
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. It also helps you plan future dives so that you can minimize decompression sickness risks. After you pass the exams and complete the course, the enriched-air cylinder can be used safely.
Online learning for Nitrox certification
Two ways to obtain your enriched air certification are available: online and in-classroom. If you are taking the classroom course, you will need a dive computer to perform the skills. It takes approximately two to three hours to complete your classroom component of your enriched aviation certification. You can combine your enriched air certification with a PADI Open Water (or Advanced Open Water) course. If you have limited time, you can also sign up for private classes or take advantage of online learning resources. The course can also be taken online. You can also opt to do the nitrox-dive offline.
A manual, a cylinder and a dive computer are required for the course. 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. Participants must be at the least 12 years old.