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