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. Perhaps you are wondering how to get started. This article will help you understand the differences and how to get started. You'll also learn about online certification programs for nitrox.
PADI's Enriched Air Diver course
PADI Enriched Air Diver is a course that teaches you how to safely plan for and prepare for enriched dives. It is computer-based. The classroom portion usually takes place in the evening. The course can be combined with other PADI courses including Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver. This course includes Nitrox dives. However, you can also complete them yourself if you wish.
The course is delivered through interactive multimedia presentations and audio. These are easy to understand, retain, and use. You will be tested on your skills with short quizzes. There is a Quick Review and two enriched air training diving sessions. The course also includes 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
SSI's EnrichedAir Nitrox course is a great choice for divers who want to extend their bottom times and cut down on their surface intervals. This course covers a variety of subjects from gas theory to proper mixing of enriched air and how to mark your tank. You will learn how you can calculate the best enriched mixture for your specific depth. Also, how to plan your dives so you can make the most of enriched.
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. It also helps you plan future dives so that you can minimize decompression sickness risks. Once you complete the course and pass the exams, you will be able to use the enriched air cylinder safely.
Online training options for nitrox certification
Online or in a classroom setting, you can earn your enriched aviation certification. You will need a dive machine to complete the classroom course. The classroom portion will take around an afternoon or even evening to complete. You can combine your enriched air certification with a PADI Open Water (or Advanced Open Water) course. If time is tight, private classes can be arranged or you can take advantage of online resources. You can also complete the course online and complete the nitrox dives offline.
The course requires a computer with a dive program, a cylinder, as well as a manual. If you have an online learning option, you can use an app that simulates an enriched air cylinder to practice 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.