By NAIMA Education Team · Reviewed by NAIMA Clinical Faculty
Quick answer: NAIMA, the North American Institute of Medical Aesthetics, offers its Neuromodulators Certification to licensed health professionals in Montreal. It is an intensive 2-day, hands-on course with a minimum of 13 supervised procedures on live models provided by NAIMA. Posted tuition is CAD $2,500. Every NAIMA course runs in Montreal; book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.
En bref : la certification en neuromodulateurs (toxine botulique) de NAIMA est une formation pratique de deux jours destinée aux professionnels de la santé autorisés, avec au moins 13 traitements supervisés sur des modèles vivants. Toutes les formations NAIMA sont offertes à Montréal. Le cours est donné en anglais; au Québec, l'infirmière qui injecte doit détenir une ordonnance individuelle.
Key facts
- Course: Neuromodulators Certification, category Injectables, levels Basic and Advanced.
- Length: 2 days.
- Hands-on: minimum 13 procedures on live cosmetic models provided by NAIMA; small groups with 1:1 treatments.
- Tuition: CAD $2,500. Tuition is subject to change; confirm with admissions.
- Who can enrol: licensed medical practitioners, including physicians, surgeons, NPs, RNs, LPNs, RPNs, internationally trained medical graduates and dentists.
- Language: English.
- Dates: sessions run regularly; see Montreal listings or book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.
What does NAIMA's Botox (neuromodulator) course in Montreal cover?
The Neuromodulators Certification covers neuromodulator injections with products such as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin, face and muscle anatomy, product knowledge, safe injection practice and aftercare instruction. A medical practitioner shadows you, so you perform the injections rather than only observe, and instructors give real-time feedback throughout.
NAIMA, the North American Institute of Medical Aesthetics, trains licensed professionals in seven Canadian cities (Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Kitchener and Regina) and reports 15,000+ graduates. Every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in Montreal. The neuromodulator course is its core injectables entry point, and Botox injectables training is also a module of the 8-Day Preceptorship Program.
The course has two parts:
- Theory and technique: facial and muscle anatomy, product knowledge, safe injection practice, and how to instruct patients on aftercare.
- Hands-on practice: small-group clinical work with 1:1 treatments meant to mirror an aesthetic clinic.
NAIMA's blog also has a post on what happens on day 1 versus day 2 of neuromodulator training.
How many procedures do you perform?
You complete a minimum of 13 procedures on live cosmetic models, all provided by NAIMA. The breakdown is listed on the course page.
Treatment area | Minimum procedures |
|---|---|
Bunny lines | 2 |
Lip flip | 2 |
Frontalis (forehead) lines | 3 |
Glabellar lines | 3 |
Crow's feet | 3 |
Total | 13 |
NAIMA's FAQ also states that students may bring their own models to training.
How much does Botox training cost in Montreal?
Posted tuition for the Neuromodulators Certification is CAD $2,500. Tuition is subject to change; confirm with admissions.
Payment options from NAIMA's FAQ and financing pages:
- Upfront or four bi-weekly instalments.
- Humm financing: up to $30,000 for tuition and materials, up to 5 years in equal monthly payments, 0% interest on eligible loans, a credit decision in under 7 minutes, and early repayment without penalty. Arrange it through admissions, since online card checkout does not submit a Humm application. See the financing page.
- Refunds: Certification Course students can get a full refund with written notice 30 days before the class starts. There is no partial refund policy. You can reschedule to any course with 15 days' notice.
If you plan to add fillers, the Dermal Filler Certification is CAD $4,500, and the 8-Day Preceptorship Program, which bundles neuromodulators, fillers, PRP, fat dissolving and sales training, is CAD $9,995.
Who can enrol in Botox training in Montreal?
Licensed medical practitioners can enrol. NAIMA's FAQ names physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, RNs, LPNs, RPNs and internationally trained medical graduates; the about page also names dentists. Admissions confirms eligibility for your licence.
Finishing the course does not authorize you to inject. Your professional order sets what you may do in practice.
Who can inject Botox (botulinum toxin) in Quebec?
Under the joint notice of the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ) and the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ), physicians may inject after individually assessing each patient, and nurses may inject with an individual prescription. Collective prescriptions for aesthetic injections are not allowed, and a physician must be available on site within 15 minutes after the injections.
What the CMQ/OIIQ notice (PDF) requires:
- Individual evaluation: the physician carefully evaluates each patient, makes a diagnosis and sets a treatment plan with an individual prescription.
- No collective prescriptions: "les ordonnances collectives autorisant les infirmières à réaliser des injections à des fins esthétiques ne sont plus autorisées."
- Physician availability: the prescribing physician, or another responsible physician, must be "accessible et disponible sur place dans les 15 minutes suivant une procédure d'injections."
- Nurse assessment: the nurse assesses before each treatment and refers back to the physician if there is a contraindication.
Botulinum toxin is a prescription drug on Health Canada's Prescription Drug List. Quebec's Nurses Act (I-8) lists "administering and adjusting prescribed medications or other prescribed substances" as a reserved nursing activity, and the Medical Act (M-9) reserves prescribing to physicians, subject to listed exceptions.
If you are an IPS (specialized nurse practitioner), nursing assistant, dentist or pharmacist, confirm with your college whether cosmetic injection is within your scope. Quebec's orders have also announced a joint initiative on common medico-aesthetic guidelines, so rules may be updated. Our Quebec regulation guide goes profession by profession.
Scope of practice is set by your regulatory college. Confirm with your college before practising.
Where is Botox training held in Montreal?
NAIMA uses GLIF Medical, 14 Place du Commerce, Suite 430, Verdun, QC H3E 1T5, as a training venue in Montreal, and every NAIMA course runs in the city. Your Admissions call confirms the venue for your session.
NAIMA's locations page advises confirming the venue and training dates with admissions before you make travel arrangements. That matters if you are coming from Laval, Longueuil or the South Shore, or travelling from Gatineau, Ottawa or Quebec City. If you practise outside Quebec, the rules of the province where you practise apply.
Is French-language instruction available?
The Neuromodulators Certification page lists English as the language. If you want French materials or support, ask admissions before enrolling.
How do you enrol?
- Check your scope with your professional order (OIIQ, CMQ or other).
- Book a 30-minute meeting with a NAIMA Admissions Coordinator through /admissions.
- Choose your Montreal dates and confirm the venue.
- Choose a payment option.
- After training, set up your practice within the CMQ/OIIQ framework.
Graduates receive complimentary NAIMA membership, which includes free access to virtual live training and updates on internships, job opportunities and model calls. For the full picture of Montreal programs, see our Montreal medical aesthetics training guide. Many injectors pair neuromodulators with fillers; see dermal filler training in Montreal and PRP training in Montreal.
About the faculty
The Neuromodulators Certification is taught by NAIMA's experienced instructors under the NAIMA Institute Team. NAIMA is led by Maneesha Fraser, Head of NAIMA and Lead Aesthetics Trainer. In Eastern Canada, Dr. Shadi Amin Ranjbar is listed as Program Coordinator. NAIMA lists 22 instructors in total, and your Admissions call confirms your instructor.
Frequently asked questions
How long is NAIMA's Botox course in Montreal?
The Neuromodulators Certification is an intensive 2-day course. It combines theory with supervised hands-on injections on live models provided by NAIMA.
How many models will I inject during the course?
You complete a minimum of 13 procedures: 2 bunny lines, 2 lip flips, 3 frontalis lines, 3 glabellar lines and 3 crow's feet. Models are provided by NAIMA, and you may also bring your own.
How much does the Neuromodulators Certification cost?
Posted tuition is CAD $2,500, subject to change. You can pay upfront, in four bi-weekly instalments, or through Humm financing arranged with admissions.
Can a nurse inject Botox in Quebec after this course?
According to the CMQ and OIIQ joint notice, a nurse may inject with an individual prescription after a physician individually assesses the patient, with a physician available on site within 15 minutes after injections. The course certificate itself does not authorize injection. Confirm current requirements with the OIIQ.
Is the course taught in French?
The course page lists English as the language of instruction. Ask admissions if you need French materials or support.
Where can I find current Montreal dates?
Sessions run regularly, and every NAIMA course is offered in Montreal. Check the Montreal course listings or book a call with Admissions to choose your dates and confirm the venue.
Start your Montreal neuromodulator training
Review the Neuromodulators Certification page, then Book a call with Admissions to choose your Montreal dates. You can also call 416.623.8424 or email education@naimaed.ca.
