Recreational and Technical Scuba Diving Training

Enriched Air Nitrox
Divers walking along the shoreline with nitrox tanks
Divers walking into the water

Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver

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. What You’ll Learn Dive with nitrox Use an oxygen air analyzer Set your dive […]

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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.

What You’ll Learn

  • Dive with nitrox
  • Use an oxygen air analyzer
  • Set your dive computer

Certification Requirements

Prerequisites:

PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level-certification)

Time:

PADI eLearning: 2-4 hours

Entire course: 1-2 days

Age:

12 years or older

Health:

Good physical health

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.