Nitrox
Learn enriched-air nitrox to extend dive time and manage decompression risk better for sport diving.
Want longer in-water time and a clearer understanding of decompression? RAID Nitrox covers enriched air as a breathing gas for sport diving — now a go-to specialty, and the primary gas at many centres worldwide. You’ll learn the benefits and trade-offs, how nitrox helps manage DCS risk, and how to use it to maximise underwater time safely. Academics are online; practical sign-off is with your instructor. It’s a dry course, but it can be combined with practical dives.
Who
From 12 years old, with Open Water or equivalent. Under 18 needs parent or guardian consent. May be included in any RAID programme, including Open Water. Before any in-water session: online registration with medical questionnaire, liability release and safe-diving statement.
Why
Certified to use enriched air nitrox 22–40% oxygen, with a group or buddy, to the maximum depth of your highest certification (and the MOD of the mix).
What
Online academics, quizzes and exam. Analyse and label nitrox cylinders; complete a fill log. 2 optional open-water dives.
Where
Online or in person. Optional open-water dives: ages 12–14 maximum 18 m / 60 ft or core certification depth; from 15 years old not beyond 40 m / 130 ft, certification depth, and MOD.
When
Flexible around your availability and the weather.
With
RAID Nitrox Instructor. Nitrox analyser or RAID Nitrox Virtual Analyzer app.