Nitrox Diver

Course Description

The NSS-CDS Nitrox Diver course is intended to train divers to utilize Enriched Air

Nitrox mixtures up to 40% as a breathing medium with the aid of a programmable Nitrox

computer. The course may be taught as a stand-alone specialty course to certified

divers or the knowledge and skills training may be integrated into other NSS-CDS

certification courses.

What you can expect to learn

Graduates will be qualified to conduct Enriched Air Nitrox dives with a single gas of no

greater than 40% oxygen and not requiring mandatory in-water decompression stops or

dives using more than one breathing gas and/or rebreathers provided:

• The diving activities approximate those of training
• The areas of activities approximate those of training
• Environmental conditions approximate those of training

Course Equipment Requirements

The following equipment is required for student use:

• Nitrox Cylinder with gas suitable for calibration
• Oxygen Analyzer which may be supplied by the instructor
• Stickers for marking cylinders
• Sample Nitrox log
• Nitrox Diving Computer

Course Prerequisites

• Minimum age 18.
• Minimum certification of Open Water Diver or equivalent.
• If combined with other NSS-CDS courses, the Student Prerequisites for those courses apply.

How long will this take?

Academic Presentation and Practical Application can be accomplished in one day. If combined with other NSS-CDS courses, the dive requirements for those courses Talk to an Instructor. Click Here to view our instructor list.