This is the Louisville Dive Center's first true technical diving course! This TDI combined course covers the theory, methods, and procedures of both planned staged decompression diving (up to 150 ft/45m) and the use of EAN-21 to 100% oxygen for non-decompression dives (up to 130 ft/40m). Advanced Nitrox & Decompression Procedures can be taken as stand-alone courses or alongside TDI Advanced Wreck or Full Cave. Divers will learn gas planning, equipment setup, decompression techniques, and safety procedures, utilizing EAN or oxygen within their certification limits. Celebrate with us with an epic wreck dive in Pensacola, FL – take on the legendary USS Oriskany, the world’s largest artificial reef!

This TDI Advanced Nitrox & Decompression Procedures combined course covers:

• Planned staged decompression diving up to 150 ft / 45m
• Use of EAN-21 through 100% oxygen for dives up to 130 ft / 40m
• Advanced gas planning
• Technical equipment configuration
• Decompression strategies
• Safety procedures and team protocols

PREREQUISITES

Advanced Nitrox

• TDI Nitrox Diver (or equivalent)
• 25 logged dives
• Minimum age 15 (with consent) / 18 if taken with Decompression Procedures

Decompression Procedures

• SDI Advanced Adventure Diver (or equivalent)
• 25 logged dives
• Minimum age 18

MEDICAL WAIVER

• Students must have an up-to-date (annual) TDI Medical Statement must be signed by doctor prior to class. 

E-LEARNING

• E-learning sent after medical waiver received. 
• E-learning must be completed before start of course. No exceptions. 

REQUIRED PERSONL GEAR

You may incur additional costs with the required gear far beyond the course fee.

• BCD suitable for appropriate gear configuration
• Cylinders: 
  • Primary (Back Mount Doubles)
  • Decompression mix (e.g., AL80), with volume appropriate for planned dive and gas consumption - O2 cleaned
• Regulators: 
  • Each cylinder must have a first and second stage regulator (O2 cleaned regulator on decompression mix tank)
• Pressure Gauges: Required on all primary and decompression cylinders
• Dive Computers: Primary and backup with multi-gas & Gradient Factor capability
• Dive Planning: Multi-Deco Dive Planning App (used for all gas planning)
• Cutting Tools: Line cutting device & backup knife
• Backup Equipment: Backup mask
• Ascent & Safety Gear: Ascent reel/spool (min 150’ line), surface marker buoy (SMB), Jonline
• Lighting & Communication: Dive light & slate
• Exposure Suit: Adequate for the open water environment

RENTAL GEAR RATES IF NECESSARY:

• Full Tech Gear Rental (backplate/wing, doubles, regs, etc.): $150 per course phase

• Deco Bottle Rental: $50 per course phase

• Deco Reg Rental: $55 per course phase

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Cancellation/reschedule fees apply within 48 hours of class.

• Students must provide their own scuba equipment or rent from LDC.

• Please keep in mind this requires a significant financial and time commitment, so be prepared!

ADDITIONAL COSTS

• Accommodations, travel expenses, park fees, and meals are not included in the course price.

• Students are responsible for all gas fills, including the instructor’s gas fills.

• Students are responsible for boat dive fees and associated gas fills.

• Students are responsible for any required equipment servicing, including regulator service, O2 cleaning, Nitrox conversions, and tank VIP inspections.