Every diver dreams of having more time underwater—and with Nitrox, that dream becomes reality. By reducing the amount of nitrogen you breathe, Nitrox lets you stay longer underwater, feel less tired after your dives, and make the most of every underwater moment.

It’s the simplest upgrade you can make to extend your bottom time and boost your overall diving experience. Whether you’re exploring reefs, or wrecks, the Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver Course gives you the knowledge and confidence to dive smarter and enjoy more in your moments underwater.

Ready to take your dives to the next level?

About the Course

Enriched air, which also called nitrox or EANx, have less percentage of nitrogen than regular air. The less nitrogen percentage that you breath enables you to enjoy longer dives with shorter surface intervals. Without doubt, the Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver course is considered the most popular PADI® specialty.

Certification Requirements for the Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver Course

Prerequisites

You should have completed the PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver course (or have any equivilent entry-level-certification).

Time

• PADI eLearning: At least 2-4 hours.
• Entire course: Around 1-2 days.

Age

You should be at least 12 years old.

Health

You should have good physical health.

This is What PADI Enriched Air Diver Course Does for You.

With enriched air (nitrox) diver course in your pocket, you can have extended bottom times, reduced surface intervals and increased number of safe dives you can do in a day.

The reason behind the PADI Enriched Air Diver course to be the most popular specialty scuba course is because scuba diving after completing this course offers more ‘no decompression’ time, especially when conducting repetitive scuba dives. If you are looking to stay down longer and get back in the water sooner, then becoming an enriched air diver is your chance.

You’ll need to take an examination to make sure you clearly understand both the benefits and risks of diving with enriched air.

How to Qualify to the PADI Enriched Diver Course

To enroll in the Enriched Air Diver Specialty course you should have a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver certification and be at least 12 years old.

What You Will Learn in the PADI Enriched Air Diver Course

Scuba diving with air containing higher percentage of oxygen and lower percentage of nitrogen offers more bottom time. You’ll learn the reasons behind it and get familiar with the enriched air equipment.

During practical sessions and optional scuba dives, you will learn what enriched air factually is, in addition to understanding the potential additional risks, how to properly manage oxygen pressure, analyze your tank’s oxygen content and practice setting your dive computer while you descend with enriched air nitrox.

You’ll also learn how to label your nitrox tank correctly so you don’t mistake it for a regular air tank or another diver’s nitrox cylinder.

How to Earn an Enriched Air Nitrox Certification

Learn the reasons why nitrox enables you to stay underwater longer and how to dive safely with nitrox through online independent study. Ask your PADI Instructor to do hands-on practical exercises, then conduct two (optional) dives.

Step 1

PADI eLearning

PADI eLearning enables you to fit scuba lessons easily into your busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course at any time in any place suitable for you.

Work at your own pace, either on or off-line, with the help of you mobile or computer. In case of having any question or for inwater training, communicate with your instructor.

eLearning time commitment: About 2-4 hours

Step 2

With Your Instructor

ADDITIONAL COST: Your dive shop will charge for the training and any gear you need to rent.

After completing your independent study, you’ll learn the proper way to analyze a tank,  set your dive computer for nitrox, and fill out an enriched air log. There are two optional dives.

Total time commitment: Around 1-2 days

How to Start the PADI Enriched Air Diver Course

What are you waiting for? Start the PADI Enriched Air Diver Course With DRAR DIVING center and our experienced instructors will provide you with the learning materials to gain the necessary knowledge.