ENRICHED AIR NITROX DIVING COURSE OVERVIEW- DIVE LONGER AND SAFER
Are you ready to extend your bottom time and reduce fatigue during your dives? The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Course is the key to unlocking these benefits. Diving with enriched air (also known as nitrox) allows you to spend more time underwater by reducing nitrogen absorption in your body, making it a popular choice for divers seeking safer and more efficient dives.
Why Choose the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Course?
Enriched air diving has become a game-changer for recreational and professional divers alike. Here’s why:
- Dive Longer: Nitrox allows for extended no-decompression limits, meaning you can spend more time exploring wrecks, reefs, and other underwater wonders.
- Dive Safer: Lower nitrogen levels reduce the risk of decompression sickness, especially during repetitive dives.
- Reduce Fatigue: Many divers report feeling less tired after diving with nitrox compared to regular air.
Whether you’re a frequent diver or planning multiple dives on your next trip, learning to use nitrox can significantly enhance your diving experience.
DURATION
The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Diving Course can be done over 1 day. This incorporates a classroom session with an SSI Instructor. You will also complete digital learning in your own time in the MySSI app.
WHO IS IT FOR?
The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Diving course is open to anyone from age 10 who has: Completed the Open Water Diver course or an equivalent rating from another organisation.
INCLUDED
- SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Diving Digital Learning
- Classroom session with an SSI Instructor
- Transfers within Diani
AVAILABILITY
The Enriched Air Nitrox Diving Course is offered daily at Ocean Tribe. Live availability can be found via contacting us via WhatsApp / Phone or by checking the online booking calendar to book online.
MEDICAL INFORMATION
All dive course participants must meet medical questionnaire requirements to be able to dive on the course. Some conditions or medications may prevent you from diving. You should visit the Can I Dive page to see if you meet the requirements before booking.
What You’ll Learn in the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Course
This course combines digital learning with practical training to teach you everything you need to know about enriched air diving. Topics include:
- The benefits and limits of diving with enriched air.
- Understanding oxygen exposure and how to manage it safely.
- How to analyze and confirm the oxygen content of your tank.
- Setting up and using a dive computer for nitrox diving.
- Safe planning and execution of enriched air dives.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
This course teaches you how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures containing up to 40% oxygen. Diving with enriched air can increase your no-decompression limits, enhance safety, and reduce surface intervals compared to diving with regular air.
SSI offers two levels for the Enriched Air Nitrox certification:
Level 1 (EAN32): Qualifies you to use Nitrox blends up to 32% oxygen. This level is suitable for most recreational diving scenarios.
Level 2 (EAN40): Extends your qualification to use Nitrox blends up to 40% oxygen, providing greater flexibility for dive planning and longer bottom times.
Divers aged 10 and above who are certified as Open Water Divers or are currently enrolled in an Open Water Diver course can enroll in the Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Course.
No, the course focuses on theoretical knowledge and practical skills such as analyzing Nitrox mixtures and dive planning. However, optional dives using Nitrox can be arranged to apply your knowledge practically.