PADI Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox)

Course Overview & Training Objectives

PADI Enriched Air Diver trains recreational divers to plan and execute no-decompression dives using oxygen-enriched breathing gas up to 40% O2. The curriculum emphasizes oxygen exposure management, Maximum Operating Depth (MOD) calculations, equivalent air depth (EAD), and dive computer programming. Practical application requires analyzing cylinder contents and verifying fill log documentation before entering the water.

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: 40m (130ft)
• Decompression: No decompression
• Breathing Gases: Enriched air mixtures up to 40% O2
• Equipment Rig: Single cylinder

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 1 to 2 Days
• Classroom & Theory: 4 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

Open Water Diver (min age 12)