This course is to provide the diver with a working knowledge of the theory, methods, and procedures of planned staged
decompression diving while using nitrox breathing gas mixtures. As a part of the course students will plan and conduct
standard staged decompression dives not exceeding a maximum depth of 46m (150 ft.) while using nitrox or helitrox if
combined with the NAUI Helitrox Diver course.
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are considered competent to plan and execute dives that require
staged decompression to a maximum depth of 46m (150 ft.) utilizing a blended breathing gas as bottom gas EANx and/or
oxygen for decompression without direct supervision provided the diving environment, activities, areas dived, and
equipment approximate those of training.