PADI Enriched Air
The 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.
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 you’ll:
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Discuss managing oxygen exposure;
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Practice analyzing oxygen content in your scuba tank;
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Set your dive computer for diving with enriched air nitrox.
The course consists of:
– theory session
– practical session
Duration: minimum half day
Prerequisites: PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent certification;
Minimum age: 12 years old
Price: $180.00 USD
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Price includes: PADI manual and certification fee.
PADI Emergency Oxygen
Knowing how and when to use emergency oxygen is a great skill to have and means you’re ready to help others should the need arise.
Becoming a PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider lets you breathe easy knowing that you can recognize scuba diving illnesses treatable with emergency oxygen, and are prepared to offer aid.
You’ll learn about dive injuries, different types of emergency oxygen equipment and safety considerations when using oxygen.
Then you’ll practice:
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Assembling and disassembling emergency oxygen equipment;
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Deploying a non-rebreather mask and a demand inhalator valve on a breathing diver;
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Using a pocket mask on a nonbreathing diver.
There are no prerequisites, age restrictions or water sessions required for this course – it’s open to everyone. Scuba divers, snorkelers and anyone who is around divers – boat crew, lifeguards, etc. – will benefit from having this training.
The course consists of:
– theory session
– practical session
Duration: minimum half day
Price includes: PADI Manual and certification fee.
Price: $180 USD
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Emergency First Response course + PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider course
