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TECHNICAL NITROX COURSE OUTLINE (909)

OBJECTIVES ( Abridged Version)

       
To  properly  and  accurately  analyze  gas  mixtures
       
To  become  familiar  with  redundant  and  backup  equipment
       
To  complete  CNS  and  OTU  table  exercises 
       
To  develop  your  own  configuration  with  specialized  gear
       
To  plan and  execute  stage  deco  dives 
       
To  show  procedures  to  solve  emergency  situations

RISK ANALYSES AND ACCEPTANCE

1. Recreational
2. Advanced  Recreational
3. Extended  Range
4. Explorative

PROGRESSION OF TRAINING

1. Experience 
2. Stress Management
3. Self-sustaining,  self-discipline
4. Physical Fitness

PROGRESSION OF EQUIPMENT

1.  Gas  Supply,  Management
2.  Regulators,  BC,  Instruments
3.  Extra gear,  Configuration

OXYGEN AND NITROGEN LIMITS

1.  Computations  for  each  dive stage 
2.  Computations  for  fills
3.  Safety  considerations	

NITROX FILLING PROCEDURES

1.  Partial  Pressure
2.  Continuous  Flow
3.  Membrane

DEEP DIVE PLANNING

1.  Max  PPO2,  MOD,  EAD,  mix,  bottom time,  task load, 
2.  Compute  OTU,  CNS,  END,  for dive  and  for  high  O2  Deco
3.  Contingencies
4.  Environment
5.  Deco  options

NITROGEN ABSORBTION

1.  Ingassing
2.  Outgassing 
3.  DCS  and  Related  factors

TABLES

DECO PROCEDURES

1.  Deployment  of  stage  tanks,  depth  and  mixes
2.  Drifting  Deco
3.  Omitted  Deco
4.  Environmental  considerations
5.  Surface  support

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