TDI Nitrox

Introduction:

TDI Nitrox Diver Course is an entry level course for divers wishing to continue their diver education and utilize enriched air nitrox as a breathing gas to extend no decompression limits at depth.

Required Dives:

This is a theory-based course and does not require any open water dives, however students may optionally purchase a dive package to experience Nitrox diving with their course instructor.

Who this course is for:

• The open water diver who is interested in learning more about nitrox mixtures
• The open water diver who is interested in extending their bottom time
• The certified diver who has interest in moving forward with technical diving education

Course prerequisites:

• Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
• Minimum certification of open water diver or current enrollment in an open water diver course

What you can expect to learn:

• The benefits, hazards, and proper procedures for using nitrox mixes from 22 through 40 percent oxygen content
• Equipment considerations, cylinder labeling, analyzing nitrox mixtures, and gas blending procedures

What’s in it for you?

• Ability to dive utilizing EAN-22 to EAN-40 without direct supervision
• Ability to enroll in TDI Advanced Nitrox, TDI Decompression Procedures, TDI Semi-closed Rebreather courses

The TDI Nitrox Diver minimum requirements:

• Demonstrate understanding of EAD calculations
• Perform oxygen analysis for nitrox mixtures
• Satisfactorily complete the TDI Nitrox course and written examination

How do I take this course?

• Create your SDI/TDI website profile
• Complete the eLearning academic portion of the course
• Download and sign the Tec Dive Nomad Learning Agreement
• Download and complete the TDI Liability Release and Express Assumption of Risk form
• Download and complete the SDI/TDI Medical Statement form
• Schedule your in-person class and training dives with your instructor
• Complete your in-person training

Standards and Procedures

Course Standards & Procedures