PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver Course

Nitrox helps you more out of your scuba certification. Get nitrox certified in as little as one day and maximize your repetitive dives from your diving vacation in Ustica.

  • 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.
  • PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule.
Included

2  Open Water Dives

  • boat ride, full tank & weights
  • any accessory equipment for training
  • Instructor Training

Your PADI Dive Shop will provide dedicated nitrox cylinders for your enriched air dives. Your instructor will also provide an oxygen analyzer.

Not included
  • This course requires both knowledge development and in-person training for certification. When you purchase the PADI  course from our website, the cost covers your practical training with a PADI Instructor  only.There is an additional cost to complete the knowledge development portion.
  • If you do not own a set of scuba equipment, and you would like to make the two optional dives, you will need to rent gear. If you own scuba gear, confirm it can be used with nitrox (don't worry, most modern dive equipment is compatible).
  • Dive Insurance
Duration2 Days
Bring along
  • Medical Quiz positively completed (or Medical Certification)
  • PADI eLearning Record completed
ParticipantsThe course starts with 1 participant up to 4 students per instructor.
Opening hours
Requirements
  •  PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level-certification)
  • Minimum age: 12 years or older
Important information

FITNESS TO DIVE: Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving. Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.If you (or your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).

ELEARNING: complete your interactive lessons BEFORE starting the training.

FRAMEWORK PROGRAM: minumum 1 day. In-water sessions will be scheduled with instructor and all run by boat.

Further information

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  dives.

It's possible to earn your nitrox certification in just one day. Simply complete the online course and schedule a short practical session with your instructor. 

You can also earn a nitrox certification simultaneously with another course. After completing Enriched Air eLearning and the practical session with your instructor, you can use nitrox while completing dives for your Advanced Open Water Diver certification, Peak Performance Buoyancy certification, etc.

PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part 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

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