By NAIMA Education Team · Reviewed by NAIMA Clinical Faculty
Quick answer: NAIMA's Neuromodulators Certification is a 2-day, hands-on botulinum toxin course for licensed professionals training in Calgary. You complete a minimum of 13 supervised procedures on live models provided by NAIMA. Tuition is CAD $2,500. Every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in Calgary; book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.
Key facts
- Course: Neuromodulators Certification, 2 days, Basic and Advanced level, taught in English.
- Hands-on: minimum 13 procedures: 2 bunny lines, 2 lip flip, 3 frontalis lines, 3 glabellar lines, 3 crow's feet.
- Models: live cosmetic models, all provided by NAIMA.
- Tuition: CAD $2,500 (subject to change; confirm with admissions). Humm financing or four bi-weekly instalments available.
- Who can enrol: licensed medical practitioners, including physicians, NPs, RNs, LPNs, RPNs, dentists and internationally trained medical graduates.
- Schedule: sessions run regularly; see the Calgary course listing or Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.
NAIMA, the North American Institute of Medical Aesthetics, is a Canadian training and certification provider with 15,000+ graduates. It trains nurses, physicians and dentists in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Kitchener and Regina.
What does NAIMA's Botox (neuromodulator) certification in Calgary cover?
The Neuromodulators Certification combines theory with supervised injections on live models over 2 days. You leave with practical experience across common upper-face and perioral treatment areas. The training applies to botulinum toxin type A products such as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin.
Theory and technique
- Face and muscle anatomy
- Neuromodulator injection technique
- Product knowledge
- Safe injection practice
- Aftercare instruction
Hands-on practice
- A medical practitioner shadows you, so you perform injections rather than only observe.
- Instructors give oversight and real-time feedback throughout.
- Small-group practical work with 1:1 treatment, set up to mirror an aesthetic clinic.
NAIMA's blog has a separate post on what happens on Day 1 vs Day 2 of neuromodulator training.
How many procedures do you complete?
You complete a minimum of 13 procedures on live models during the course.
Treatment area | Minimum procedures |
|---|---|
Bunny lines | 2 |
Lip flip | 2 |
Frontalis lines | 3 |
Glabellar lines | 3 |
Crow's feet | 3 |
Total | 13 |
NAIMA provides all models for this course. Its FAQ also says students may bring their own models to training.
Who can enrol in botulinum toxin training in Calgary?
Licensed medical practitioners can enrol. NAIMA's FAQ names physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, RNs, LPNs, RPNs and internationally trained medical graduates, and its about page names dentists.
Entry requirements vary by program, and admissions confirms eligibility. Raise your licence type and experience in your Admissions call so the team can match you to the right level.
Who can inject Botox in Alberta?
Alberta treats neuromodulators as Schedule 1 drugs that nurses may inject only under a client-specific order from an authorized prescriber. Federally, Health Canada lists botulinum toxin on its Prescription Drug List.
Here is what the Alberta colleges say; check each college for current requirements:
- RNs (CRNA): "All Schedule 1 drugs (e.g., neuromodulators) require a client-specific order from an authorized prescriber." The prescriber is a physician, NP or dentist authorized to prescribe Schedule 1 drugs. Standing orders "must never be used." RNs "are not authorized to independently prescribe injectable cosmetic therapies," and must have "reasonable access to the authorized prescriber for consultation or assistance." Source: CRNA practice advice.
- Prescriber assessment: CRNA says the prescriber must assess and diagnose each client before prescribing.
- LPNs (CLPNA): a client-specific order for Schedule 1 drugs and consent each time. CLPNA says LPNs no longer need direct or indirect physician or NP supervision for aesthetic procedures, but still need an order and collaborative practice. Sources: CLPNA guideline and CLPNA notice.
- RPNs: covered by the joint CLPNA, CRPNA and CRNA practice advice.
- Pharmacists: since 2025, a regulated member "must not administer an injection for aesthetic purposes in their capacity as a regulated member" (Alberta College of Pharmacy).
- Procurement: CRNA says "only an authorized prescriber can procure Schedule 1 drugs."
A certificate from any course, including NAIMA's, is education. It does not authorize anyone to inject. For profession-by-profession detail, including physicians under the CPSA, read Who Can Inject Botox and Filler in Alberta?
Scope of practice is set by your regulatory college. Confirm with your college before practising.
How much does Botox certification cost in Calgary?
Tuition for the Neuromodulators Certification is CAD $2,500. Tuition is subject to change; confirm with admissions, who can also answer questions about deposits.
Payment option | Details |
|---|---|
Upfront | Pay full tuition at enrolment |
Instalments | Four bi-weekly instalments (NAIMA FAQ) |
Humm financing | Up to $30,000; 0% interest on eligible loans; up to 5 years; decision in less than 7 minutes |
Online card checkout does not submit a Humm application, so contact admissions to arrange financing first. NAIMA's refund policy gives a full refund for Certification Courses with written notice 30 days before the class, has no partial refunds, and allows rescheduling with 15 days' notice.
Where is Botox training held in Calgary?
Every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in Calgary, including the Neuromodulators Certification. Your venue details are confirmed when you book.
- Check the Calgary course listing for current sessions.
- Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates (a 30-minute call).
- Book travel once your venue details are confirmed.
If you are coming from Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks or Chestermere, a 2-day course is usually manageable as a commute. From Canmore, Red Deer or elsewhere in southern Alberta, consider staying overnight once your venue details are confirmed. If you are weighing Edmonton instead, see Calgary vs Edmonton.
What comes after Botox certification?
Many Calgary injectors add dermal filler training next. Others choose the 8-Day Preceptorship Program (CAD $9,995), which includes a Botox injectables module alongside fillers, PRP, fat dissolving and sales and consultation training. For the full picture, read our Calgary aesthetic training guide.
Graduates also receive complimentary NAIMA membership, with free access to virtual live training and email updates on job opportunities and model calls.
A note on marketing: CRNA advises nurses to avoid testimonials and inducements such as limited-time offers or coupons. The CPSA Advertising standard sets similar limits for physicians. Plan your clinic messaging around those rules.
About the faculty
NAIMA faculty include Raj Parmar, listed as Lead Course Instructor - Injectables NAIMA Calgary, Maneesha Fraser, Head of NAIMA & Lead Aesthetics Trainer, Dr. Inna Polyakov, Aesthetic Physician & Chief Medical Officer, and Fozia Johri, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner. Your Admissions call confirms your instructor.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Botox certification in Calgary?
NAIMA's Neuromodulators Certification runs over 2 days. It combines theory with supervised injections on live models.
How many models will I inject during neuromodulator training?
The course includes a minimum of 13 procedures on live cosmetic models: 2 bunny lines, 2 lip flip, 3 frontalis lines, 3 glabellar lines and 3 crow's feet. NAIMA provides all models.
How much does Botox training cost in Calgary?
Tuition for NAIMA's Neuromodulators Certification is CAD $2,500. You can pay upfront, in four bi-weekly instalments, or through Humm financing arranged with admissions. Tuition is subject to change, so confirm with admissions.
Can RNs inject Botox in Alberta?
CRNA says RNs may inject neuromodulators only with a client-specific order from an authorized prescriber, such as a physician, nurse practitioner or dentist. Standing orders must never be used. Confirm current requirements with your college before practising.
Does NAIMA certification let me inject on its own?
No. A NAIMA certificate is education and does not authorize anyone to inject. In Alberta, your regulatory college sets your scope, and nurses also need a client-specific order from an authorized prescriber.
How do I find Botox course dates in Calgary?
Sessions run regularly. Check the Calgary course listing on naimaed.ca or book a call with Admissions to choose your dates. Your venue details are confirmed when you book.
Book your Calgary admissions call
Review the Neuromodulators Certification, then Book a call with Admissions to confirm eligibility and choose your Calgary dates. You can also call 416.623.8424 or email education@naimaed.ca.
