Enriched Air Diver

The most popular PADI specialty course.

Scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression time, especially on repetitive scuba dives. Enriched Air, also known as “nitrox”, is a form of breathing gas that allows divers to extend bottom time and reduce nitrogen loading.

PADI Enriched Air Diver Online can be completed in an afternoon. After completing your online learning you’ll apply the knowledge you’ve learned by practicing procedures for obtaining and analysing enriched air with us. You also have the option of completing two open water enriched air dives.

What you will learn

During this specialty you will 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 scuba dives, you’ll:

  • Discuss managing oxygen exposure
  • Practice analysing oxygen content in your scuba tank
  • Set your dive computer for diving with enriched air nitrox
  • Learn about equipment like an oxygen analyser

Getting Started

Sign up for Enriched Air Diver Online – 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. You also have access to an online version of the Enriched Air Diver Manual.

Requirements & Rates

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