The Nitrox Diver course offers a new dimension to your diving. Nitrox, or enriched air Nitrox (EANx), offers the diver extended bottom time while reducing the amount of nitrogen absorbed by the body as compared to air. The following topics will be covered:

History of nitrox as a breathing gas

Dalton's law of partial pressures

Physiology of oxygen and nitrogen Depth limits

Advantages, disadvantages and risks of Nitrox

Oxygen toxicity

Hazards and precautions of handling oxygen

The concept of Equivalent Air Depth

Use of EANx with Standard Air Dive Tables

Common gas mixing procedures

Gas analyzing procedures

The Course: The Nitrox(EANx) course will provide the skills needed to safely use Nitrox as a breathing gas. Training includes 4 hours of classroom time, an evaluation of your current skills (as appropriate), and 2 open water dives using EANx. Nitox can be combined with a Basic, Advanced or Master Diver course

Equipment: Rum Runner will provide all instruction, 2 nitrox air fills, pool and lifeguard fees for skill confirmation (where applicable). Divers must have/rent all gear and must pay for checkout dives.

For dates and times or to sign up:

E-mail Rum Runner Dive Shop:

or call 252-439-4390 for upcoming classes.