Nitrox (eLearning 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.
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What You'll Learn
- Dive with nitrox
- Use an oxygen air analyzer
- Set your dive computer
Certification Requirements
Prerequisites
- PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level-certification)
- 12 years or older
- Good physical health
Time
- PADI eLearning (Click to Purchase): 2-4 hours
Entire course: 1-2 days
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 eLearning
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 inwater training, or whenever you have a question.
- eLearning 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 analyze 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
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