Nitrox Course...

Course Description...

Nitrox diving is the use of oxygen enriched air for scuba diving. Because of the increased amount of oxygen in the gas that you are breathing, it allows you to do safer dives or longer dives. This course will introduce you to the history of nitrox, give you the knowledge to dive nitrox safely, and let you practice the skills involved in diving nitrox. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be qualified to use oxygen enriched air up to 40% oxygen.

This course is taught one of two ways. For those divers who already hold an advanced certification, a one day academic course is offered without any open water dives. Alternately a two day course involving both the academic portion and open water dives is offered.

Who Can Take the Course...

This course is open to anyone age 18 and older. (NOT JUST Penn State students and faculty!)

You must be a certified scuba diver with a certification card from a recognized scuba certifying agency. For the academic only version of the course you must be a certified advanced scuba diver with a certification card from a recognized scuba certifying agency.

The nature of scuba diving requires those who participate to be good swimmers. A general ability to swim and good health are required.

How Much Does the Course Cost...

The cost of the course is $120.00 for the academic only course and $160.00 for the academic and open water dives course. (Course costs are subject to change without notice.)

The cost of the course includes your gear rental, nitrox gas fills, all instructor, and certification fees.

Participation and payment for this course
DOES NOT guarantee certification!

Refunds:

There is a $20 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit required to sign up for the course. The remaining cost of the course can be refunded if you do not attend. Once you start the course, no refund will be issued.

Where, When, and How Long is the Course...

Academic Only Course:

The course is approximately four hours long and held all on one day. This course is typically offered early in the spring semester and late in the fall semester when it is too cold to dive in open water.

Academic and Open Water Dives Course:

The academic portion of the course is about four hours held all on one day. Two open water dives are conducted on a second day at either Willow Springs Park or Bainbridge Scuba Center. This course is typically offered during the summer and fall semesters.

When is the next course being offered:

What Will I Be Learning...

The course covers the history of nitrox as a breathing gas, the advantages and disadvantages of nitrox, the risks involved with using nitrox, how nitrox is mixed for use, and how to properly analyze your gas before use. Proper use of oxygen analyzers to determine the percentage of oxygen in the breathing gas will be practiced and stressed.

How Do I Register...

To Register for the Course:

Consult our list of upcoming courses. When you see this course listed, there will be an "enroll" link so you can sign up online. Payment instructions will be included with your online enrollment.

You CANNOT schedule our courses through eLion.

Confirmations:

Once we receive your check, someone will send you an e-mail confirmation to let you know we received the check and give you any additional information you may need about the course. You are not officially enrolled in the course until you receive this confirmation!

Refunds:

There is a $20 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit required to sign up for the course. The remaining cost of the course can be refunded if you do not attend. Once you start the course, no refund will be issued. For other situations and conditions see the section above on "How Much Does the Course Cost..."

Frequently Asked Questions...

No questions at this time.

Additional Questions, Comments, or Suggestions...

Do you have a comment, suggestion, or question not covered by this page? If so, please e-mail the webmaster for an answer and so it can be added to this page.


	Nitrox Course... Course Description... Nitrox diving is the use of oxygen enriched air for scuba diving. Because of the increased amount of oxygen in the gas that you are breathing, it allows you to do safer dives or longer dives. This course will introduce you to the history of nitrox, give you the knowledge to dive nitrox safely, and let you practice the skills involved in diving nitrox. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be qualified to use oxygen enriched air up to 40% oxygen. This course is taught one of two ways. For those divers who already hold an advanced certification, a one day academic course is offered without any open water dives. Alternately a two day course involving both the academic portion and open water dives is offered. Who Can Take the Course... This course is open to anyone age 18 and older. (NOT JUST Penn State students and faculty!) You must be a certified scuba diver with a certification card from a recognized scuba certifying agency. For the academic only version of the course you must be a certified advanced scuba diver with a certification card from a recognized scuba certifying agency. The nature of scuba diving requires those who participate to be good swimmers. A general ability to swim and good health are required. How Much Does the Course Cost... The cost of the course is $120.00 for the academic only course and $160.00 for the academic and open water dives course. (Course costs are subject to change without notice.) The cost of the course includes your gear rental, nitrox gas fills, all instructor, and certification fees. Participation and payment for this course DOES NOT guarantee certification! Refunds: There is a $20 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit required to sign up for the course. The remaining cost of the course can be refunded if you do not attend. Once you start the course, no refund will be issued. Where, When, and How Long is the Course... Academic Only Course: The course is approximately four hours long and held all on one day. This course is typically offered early in the spring semester and late in the fall semester when it is too cold to dive in open water. Academic and Open Water Dives Course: The academic portion of the course is about four hours held all on one day. Two open water dives are conducted on a second day at either Willow Springs Park or Bainbridge Scuba Center. This course is typically offered during the summer and fall semesters. When is the next course being offered: Check the Online Schedule of Courses Sign up on the Notification List to be automatically e-mailed about future offerings of this course. What Will I Be Learning... The course covers the history of nitrox as a breathing gas, the advantages and disadvantages of nitrox, the risks involved with using nitrox, how nitrox is mixed for use, and how to properly analyze your gas before use. Proper use of oxygen analyzers to determine the percentage of oxygen in the breathing gas will be practiced and stressed. How Do I Register... To Register for the Course: Consult our list of upcoming courses. When you see this course listed, there will be an "enroll" link so you can sign up online. Payment instructions will be included with your online enrollment. You CANNOT schedule our courses through eLion. Confirmations: Once we receive your check, someone will send you an e-mail confirmation to let you know we received the check and give you any additional information you may need about the course. You are not officially enrolled in the course until you receive this confirmation! Refunds: There is a $20 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit required to sign up for the course. The remaining cost of the course can be refunded if you do not attend. Once you start the course, no refund will be issued. For other situations and conditions see the section above on "How Much Does the Course Cost..." Frequently Asked Questions... No questions at this time. Additional Questions, Comments, or Suggestions... Do you have a comment, suggestion, or question not covered by this page? If so, please e-mail the webmaster for an answer and so it can be added to this page.