The Open Water EANx Instructor course is a scuba diving instructor certification program offered by many scuba diving organizations, including IANTD, PADI, and SSI. The course is designed to teach experienced scuba diving instructors how to teach students how to safely and effectively use enriched air nitrox (EANx) as a breathing gas while diving.

The course typically consists of classroom sessions, confined water dives, and open water dives, and covers a range of topics including the benefits and risks of EANx diving, gas management, equipment considerations, dive planning and execution, analyzing and labeling EANx cylinders, and using EANx tables or dive computers.

During the course, students learn how to teach the knowledge and skills necessary for students to safely and effectively use EANx, including how to analyze gas blends, calculate maximum operating depths, and plan and execute EANx dives.

To enroll in the Open Water EANx Instructor course, students must be certified as scuba diving instructors with a recognized scuba diving organization. They must also have a minimum number of logged dives, meet the age requirement (usually 18 years old), and have completed a Nitrox Instructor course or equivalent.

Throughout the course, safety is emphasized, and students are trained to manage risks associated with EANx diving. They learn to teach students to use the appropriate equipment, plan and execute safe and controlled dives, and manage their gas supply.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be certified as Open Water EANx Instructors and will be qualified to teach students how to safely and effectively use EANx as a breathing gas while diving. They can also go on to become technical diving instructors, teaching more advanced diving courses.

IANTD Open Water & Open Water EANx Instructor Course

Share Your Passion for Diving and Teach the Next Generation of Divers

The IANTD Open Water & Open Water EANx Instructor course is your path to becoming a professional diving educator. This comprehensive program prepares you to train new divers in the fundamentals of recreational diving and enriched air nitrox (EANx), giving them the skills and confidence to explore the underwater world safely.

What You Will Learn:

• Instructional Techniques:
  Develop effective teaching methods to present theory, conduct confined water training, and supervise open water dives.

• Course Management:
  Learn how to organize and conduct Open Water Diver and Open Water EANx Diver courses according to IANTD standards.

• Advanced Dive Knowledge:
  Gain a deeper understanding of diving physics, physiology, equipment, and the benefits of using nitrox.

• Student Safety and Control:
  Master techniques to manage student divers in the water, ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning environment.

• Practical Skills Assessment:
  Refine your own diving skills to a demonstration level for effective student instruction.

Course Highlights:

• Dual Certification:
  Qualify to teach both Open Water Diver and Open Water EANx Diver courses, expanding your career opportunities.

• Real-World Training:
  Participate in supervised teaching sessions to gain hands-on experience with student divers.

• Flexible Career Options:
  Work as a diving instructor at resorts, dive centers, or even start your own training programs.

• Professional Development:
  Build confidence in public speaking, leadership, and problem-solving as a diving educator.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum Age: 18 years.
• Certifications:
  • Divemaster certification or equivalent.
  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver certification.
• Experience:
  • A minimum of 100 logged dives, including deep, night, and nitrox dives.

Why Choose IANTD?

IANTD has been a global leader in advanced diver education for decades. The Open Water & Open Water EANx Instructor course provides cutting-edge training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to inspire and certify new divers to the highest standards.

Start Your Career as a Diving Professional
Join the IANTD Open Water & Open Water EANx Instructor course and turn your passion into a profession. Teach others to dive safely and confidently while making a difference in the underwater world.

Contact us today to learn more and enroll in your instructor training.