SDI Computer Nitrox Diver
SDI Computer Nitrox Diver
Extend your bottom time and increase your enjoyment on every dive.
Switch to Nitrox and turn every dive into a longer and more enjoyable experience. By breathing an oxygen-enriched mix, you extend your bottom time and increase the flexibility in your dive profiles. It’s the smart choice for divers who want to make the most of every minute underwater, feel more confident, and enjoy every second in the blue.
Availability: In Stock
Who thi course is for:
- Open Water divers (including Junior Open Water divers) who want to learn how to use nitrox mixtures up to 40% with a nitrox-programmable dive computer.
Course Prerequisities:
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Certification: SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver, or equivalent.
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Minimum age: 18, or 10 years old with parental consent.
What you can expect to learn:
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History of Enriched Air Nitrox (EAN).
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Physiology of oxygen and nitrogen.
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Equipment considerations (less than and more than 40% oxygen).
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Dive computers: mix adjustable, air integrated, nitrox programmable.
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Advantages and disadvantages:
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Extending no-decompression time or shortening surface intervals.
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Oxygen toxicity hazards and depth limits.
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Myths and facts about EAN.
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Equivalent Air Depth (EAD): introduction for demonstration.
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Procedures:
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Use and theory of an oxygen analyzer.
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Gas analysis and logging.
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Completing and signing fill station EAN logs, including MOD and O₂ content.
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With the eLearning course, you are in control. Study at your own pace from home, on vacation, or wherever suits you best. Dive into interactive content, videos, and quizzes that prepare you for real buoyancy mastery. Once you’re set, we’ll help you choose the perfect dive center, whether it is close to home or part of your next getaway. Your in water coaching will refine horizontal trim, precise weighting, streamlined configuration, efficient propulsion, and smooth ascents with solid safety stops. You will build dependable control that lowers effort, reduces gas use, and preserves visibility.
Gas Analysis
You’ll learn how to use an oxygen analyzer and check the mix you breathe. Step by step, you’ll master the safety protocols and get into the habit of always verifying your gas before every dive.
Cylinder Labeling
You’ll be taught how to properly label your cylinder and log the key details of your mix: oxygen percentage, maximum operating depth, and essential data to plan safer dives.
Oxygen Toxicity
You’ll understand the importance of respecting depth limits for each mix to avoid oxygen toxicity. You’ll know how to plan your dives while staying well within safe margins.
Dive Computer Setup
You’ll learn to set your dive computer for Nitrox by entering the oxygen percentage of your mix. This ensures accurate calculations and gives you the confidence to dive smarter.
