Enriched Air Diver
* Speciality
The most popular PADI specialty course. Scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression time, especially on repetitive scuba dives.
Description
he 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. Note that in some regions the minimum age is older than 12.
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.
Duration and Price
Enriched Air Diver WET Course is 2 dives on 1 day - Course costs €150
Enriched Air Diver DRY Course is NO dives but classroom teaching on 1 day - Course costs €50
e-Learning €105 PADI’s eLearning option – to get started immediately.
The web-based system covers all the enriched air diver course content and allows you to study at your own pace through an easy-to-use, interactive program. You also have access to an online version of the Enriched Air Diver Manual.
Equipment
We will provide full equipment. Most modern scuba equipment and dive computers can be used with enriched air, but your PADI Instructor will let you know if your own gear meets manufacturer recommendations and local requirements. However, scuba tanks (provided by Dawn Diving) meet oxygen service standards and are dedicated for use with enriched air. You’ll practice using oxygen analyzers and special cylinder decals.
Times
The day starts at 8 AM at the Dive Shop and normally you will be back to the dive school about 2:30 - 3 PM.