BASIC NITROX - NITROX DIVER
This course prepares candidates for diving using a nitrox mixture with an oxygen content of up to 40% O2.
WHY IT'S WORTH COMPLETING THE BASIC NITROX COURSE:
Because by using a nitrox mixture for breathing underwater, we increase our underwater time and enhance the physiological safety of our dives.
UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, THE GRADUATE WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Select the optimal nitrox mixture for the planned dive depth
- Determine the maximum operating depth (MOD) for the available gas mixture
- Plan dives using nitrox with up to 40% O₂
- Properly analyze a nitrox mixture
PRE-REQUISITES:
- Minimum age: 15 years old
- Possession of a basic diving certification
- Completion of the required documentation / Filling out the required documents
COURSE DURATION:
- Minimum 4 hours of classroom lectures and at least 2 dives
REQUIRED TOPIC AREAS:
- History of Nitrox
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Nitrox
- Extended No-Decompression Time Underwater
- Increased Physiological Safety
- Oxygen Toxicity
- Physiology
- Oxygen (O₂)
- Nitrogen (N₂)
- Equivalent Air Depth (EAD)
- Equipment Considerations
- Nitrox Diving Equipment
- Oxygen Cleanliness Considerations
- Methods of Preparing Nitrox Mixtures
- Continuous Blending
- Partial Pressure Blending Method
- DNAx
- Partial Pressure Blending Method
- Procedures
- Proper Analysis of the Gas Mixture Composition
- Logging and Record Keeping of Nitrox Mixtures
CERTIFICATION:
Upon successful completion of the course, the graduate receives an international certificate entitling them to dive using a nitrox mixture with an oxygen content of up to 40% O2 within the depth range of their qualifications.
