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About the 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.
Take This Course If You Want to
Get nitrox air fills
Stay at depth longer
Enjoy shorter surface intervals
Learn How to
Dive with nitrox
Use an oxygen air analyzer
Set your dive computer
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.
- Certification level
Open Water
- Site depth:
20-40 feet
- Visibility:
20 – 100 feet
PADI eLearning®
Online learning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the knowledge development section 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
With Your Instructor
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.
Prerequisites: PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)
Total time commitment: 1-2 days
Minimum age: 12 years or older
$199.00 /per person