Advanced Nitrox
aim
A diver should get a first insight into decompression diving . By the end of the course he should have grasped the basics of decompression theory and be able to conduct moderate decompression dives and gas switching. He learns to dive with dual equipment and gas switching.
precondition
- EOBV – Nitrox diver or equivalent training
- 50 dives logged
limits of the course
- Max. Depth: 40m
- Max. Oxygen content: 50%
- Deepest decompression level: 9m
- Max. 3 bottles
dives
- Number: 6
- Total dive time: at least 140min.
course content
- Introduction to Decompression Theory (One Tissue Model)
- decompression sickness
- Factors contributing to decompression sickness
- Treatment of decompression sickness
- Reading decompression tables
- Decompression method (BlueWater, lift bag/reel, fix reference, rope)
- Introduction to double bottles, advantages and disadvantages of various bridge configurations
- Introduction to Stage Tanks
- Performing gas exchange
- Streamlined equipment configuration, standardized accesses
- Gas planning, simple rule of thirds
- Ideal gas law
- CO2 issue
- emergency management
- breathing
- stress management
If you are interested in this course, do not hesitate to contact us. We will send you all information about the next course without obligation.