Extended Range Technical Diving

The IANTD Technical Diver, PSAI Extended Range Nitrox, and TDI Extended Range programs are designed for those divers wishing to utilize Air or Nitrox for bottom mix and Nitrox or Oxygen for decompression gas to conduct staged decompression dives to a maximum depth of 180 fsw (55 msw). 

Technical and Extended Range courses examine the theory, methods and procedures of planned stage decompression diving. The objective of these courses is to train divers to competently plan and conduct standard staged decompression dives not exceeding a maximum depth of 180fsw (55msw).  The courses build upon the skills and knowledge acquired in Advanced Nitrox, and Deep Diver or Decompression Procedures courses (or equivalents), and focuses on equipment configuration, dive planning, decompression theory, decompression techniques, gasses used for decompression, and developing a positive and responsible attitude for diving safely within the limits of the divers' training.

Upon successful completion, these programs qualify divers to conduct dives outside of training to a maximum depth of 180 fsw (55 msw).

Prerequisites:

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Be certified as an Advanced Nitrox Diver and Deep Diver / Decompression Procedures Diver or equivalent.