RAMROD KEY SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Stretch Your Bottom Time on Ramrod Key: SSI Enriched Air Nitrox, Half-Day Course
A focused, non-diving half-day class on Ramrod Key teaching planning and safe use of enriched air up to 40%, useful for divers who want longer bottom times and SSI Nitrox certification.
Stretch Your Bottom Time on Ramrod Key: SSI Enriched Air Nitrox, Half-Day Course.
On Ramrod Key, this half-day Enriched Air Nitrox course teaches certified Open Water divers how to plan and dive on oxygen-enriched mixes up to 40%, combining classroom discussion and hands-on work so students leave with practical skills and an SSI Nitrox credential.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
More Bottom Time, Better Margins
The course focuses on how enriched-air mixes let you extend bottom time, reduce surface intervals, and increase conservative safety margins when used correctly—skills emphasized throughout the training.
Earn SSI Enriched Air Nitrox (32% or 40%)
Upon completion you will receive SSI Enriched Air Nitrox certification for either 32% or 40% mixtures, documenting your ability to plan and dive with those mixes.
Classroom to Cylinder: Practical Gas Analysis
The program includes practical application where students identify, analyze, and properly document Nitrox cylinder mixes and learn to set dive computers for the selected oxygen fraction.
What the day feels like
What the Half-Day Feels Like
After completing pre-arrival online academics, expect a focused classroom session that walks through safety considerations and dive planning, then move into a hands-on practical segment analyzing cylinder mixes and configuring dive computers for enriched air diving.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is right for—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a half-day program—complete online academics before arrival to make the most of the practical session.
If you have your own dive computer, bring it—the course includes instruction on properly setting dive computers for various Nitrox mixes.
Class sizes are limited; if booking more than four people contact the instruction team by email or phone to arrange.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is this a diving course with in-water training?
No. This is a non-diving course focused on academics and practical exercises such as gas analysis and computer settings, though it may be combined with other in-water courses.
What certification will I earn on completion?
You will earn SSI Enriched Air Nitrox certification for either 32% or 40% oxygen mixtures upon completion.
What are the prerequisites for enrollment?
You must hold an Open Water Diver certification (or comparable) from a recognized training agency to enroll.
How long does the course take?
The course is a half-day program, assuming you complete the required online academics before arrival.
Can I bring my own dive computer?
Yes. If you have your own dive computer, bring it—training covers how to properly set it for various Nitrox mixes.
What if I want to book a group larger than four people?
If you wish to book more than four people, contact the instruction team via the provided email or phone to arrange larger classes.