Nitrox (oxygen-enriched air) has benefits related to the fact that your body absorbs less nitrogen while diving - the big ones are reduced risk of decompression sickness or extended no-decompression time, especially on multi-day dive trips. However, it also entails risks that must be managed.

This course will teach you how to use Nitrox to improve your dives while balancing the risks and benefits. You'll also learn valuable methods for planning your dives based on available gas supply, mix options, no-decompression time, and your personal air consumption.

This course is highly recommended for traveling divers as well as anyone who wishes to improve their dive planning.

Ask about completing your Nitrox class during your open water certification dives or on one of our trips!

Start Date	Times / Location	Notes	Sign Up!
9/14/08	One afternoon nitrox course starting at 3pm and finishing approx. 7:45pm. Includes practical application exercises.	This accelerated program requires the student-diver to complete independent study prior to class.	Sign Up!
10/18/08	Nitrox training Saturday from 9am to 1:45pm at Huron Scuba. No dives. Please bring a lunch or snack.	Ask about our "Trifecta" of Advanced, Drysuit and Nitrox Diver certifications.	Sign Up!
11/16/08	Nitrox training Sunday from 9am to 1:45pm at Huron Scuba. No dives. Please bring a snack or lunch.	Get ready for the holiday season of diving with the best diving gas - Nitrox.	Sign Up!
12/2/08	Nitrox training Tuesday and Wednesday from 7pm to 9:30pm at Huron Scuba. No dives required.	Be sure to complete your independent study prior to this course.	Sign Up!
12/14/08	Nitrox training Sunday from 3pm to 7:45pm at Huron Scuba. No dives. Please bring a snack.	Combine with Advanced Diver for holiday diving in Cozumel!	Sign Up!

Prerequisites	Certified scuba diver. Ask your Instructor about diving Nitrox during your Open Water Certification dives.
Minimum age	15 years.
Class size	Minimum 3, maximum 12 per instructor.
Classroom location	Huron Scuba.
Pool location	None.
Open water location	Arranged in class.
Equipment provided by student	None (for classroom). Personal snorkeling (must own) and scuba equipment including two nitrox cylinders (may rent or own) for open water training.
Equipment provided by Huron Scuba	Oxygen analyzer. First aid and emergency oxygen kits.
Course cost	$120 per student.  Take this with Advanced and Drysuit and get this class free!
Required books & materials	Or PADI Enriched Air Nitrox kit w/DVD video ($79.99)
Optional books & materials	NAUI OceanX Nitrox calculator wheel ($15.95) PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Manual (if you may borrow a DVD) ($24.99) PADI Recreational Dive Planner, EANx 32% ($8.99) PADI Recreational Diver Planner, EANx 36% ($8.99) PADI Air Depth Oxygen Exposure Table ($8.99)
Additional expenses	Scuba equipment rental, Nitrox fills, and dive site entry fees for open water training.
Other classes to consider	Take Advanced, Drysuit, and Nitrox at the same time and get the Nitrox class for free! Also suggested: O2 Cleaning Techniques and Mixed gas blender course.

Introductory Classes Schedule	Printable schedule with Discover Scuba Workshop, Snorkeling, and PADI Seal Team classes
Basic Scuba Diver Schedule	Printable schedule with Basic Open Water Courses (weekend and weeknight class & pool, & Open Water Cert dives)
"Core" Continuing Education Schedule	Printable schedule with Refresher, Advanced, Nitrox, Drysuit, Rescue courses
Continuing Education Schedule	Printable schedule with other continuing education classes (First Aid/CPR, Equipment Specialist, Divemaster, etc.)
Huron Scuba	Directions to Huron Scuba
class_reservation_confirmation.asp	class reservation confirmation
padi_medical_statement.asp	padi medical statement
padi_nitrox_liability_release.asp	padi nitrox liability release
safe_diving.asp	safe diving