Beyond Sport Limits: A Five-Day TDI Advanced Nitrox + Decompression Immersion in Ormond Beach

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Beyond Sport Limits: A Five-Day TDI Advanced Nitrox + Decompression Immersion in Ormond Beach

A five-day, instructor-led program in Ormond Beach that combines TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures to teach enriched-air use and planned staged decompression; includes eLearning and runs 8 hours per day.

Beyond Sport Limits: A Five-Day TDI Advanced Nitrox + Decompression Immersion in Ormond Beach.

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Location
Ormond Beach
Operator
Elite Scuba
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Air Activities
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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On Florida’s Atlantic coast at Ormond Beach, Elite Scuba runs an intensive five-day program that pairs TDI Advanced Nitrox with the Decompression Procedures course so divers can move deliberately beyond recreational limits. The combined curriculum is designed to teach enriched-air nitrox use across a wide range of mixes and to introduce planned, staged decompression techniques—the foundational skills for a technical diving trajectory.

Highlights

Course Highlights

THE FOUNDATION

Two Courses, One Technical Path

Taken together, TDI Advanced Nitrox and TDI Decompression Procedures form the foundational training for technical diving; teaching both in conjunction gives a more integrated understanding and is often delivered as a single, economical program.

THE GAS

Advanced Nitrox: EAN 21–100 and Practical Limits

The TDI Advanced Nitrox portion qualifies divers to use enriched air nitrox from EAN 21 through EAN 100 within their certification limits, permitting nitrox dives to a maximum depth of 130 feet for dives that do not require staged decompression.

THE PROCEDURE

Planned Staged Decompression Training

The Decompression Procedures course introduces planned staged decompression diving with a maximum operating depth of 150 feet, preparing divers for the protocols and limits beyond normal sport diving.

What the day feels like

What the five days feel like

Expect an immersive, classroom-and-in-water rhythm across five days: focused instruction, hands-on application of enriched-air procedures, and methodical practice of staged decompression techniques. The combined delivery helps students link gas planning with decompression strategy so the concepts reinforce each other throughout the course.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this course is right for — and who should wait

1
Aspiring technical diversWell suited: divers ready to move beyond sport diving who want the foundation for further technical training.
2
Experienced recreational diversGood fit if you already hold Advanced Open Water (or equivalent) certification and can document at least 25 logged open-water dives.
3
Beginners and young diversNot a fit: the course requires a minimum age of 18 and prior certifications and logged dives, making it inappropriate for novice or underage students.
4
SCR/CCR candidatesRelevant preparation: TDI Advanced Nitrox is identified as a necessary step for those intending to pursue semi-closed or closed-circuit rebreather diving.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The program runs five days with eight-hour sessions each day.

Prerequisites & Documentation

You must be at least 18, hold Advanced Open Water (or equivalent), and provide proof of 25 logged open-water dives.

Course Format

Both classes can be taught in conjunction to provide an integrated learning pathway; eLearning is included as part of the course.

Logistics & Operator

The course is operated by Elite Scuba in Ormond Beach; details on exact meeting points and daily schedules are provided by the operator at booking.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the combined course?

The program is five days long with eight-hour sessions each day.

What ages are allowed to enroll?

Minimum age is 18.

What certification do I need to start?

Minimum certification required is Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent, plus proof of 25 logged open-water dives.

What depth limits are taught for each course?

Advanced Nitrox covers nitrox use to a maximum depth of 130 feet for dives that do not require staged decompression; Decompression Procedures has a maximum operating depth of 150 feet.

Is eLearning part of the course?

Yes—eLearning is included as part of the combined program.