By NAIMA Education Team · Reviewed by NAIMA Clinical Faculty
Quick answer: NAIMA, the North American Institute of Medical Aesthetics, offers Botox training in Vancouver through its 2-day Neuromodulators Certification (CAD $2,500). Licensed professionals such as RNs, LPNs, NPs and physicians perform at least 13 supervised procedures on live models that NAIMA provides, at NAIMA's West Coast training location on W 16th Ave.
Key facts
- Course: Neuromodulators Certification, 2 days, Basic and Advanced levels, taught in English.
- Tuition: CAD $2,500. Tuition is subject to change; confirm with admissions.
- Hands-on: minimum 13 procedures on live cosmetic models, all provided by NAIMA.
- Who can enrol: physicians, surgeons, NPs, RNs, LPNs, RPNs, internationally trained medical graduates and dentists.
- Venue: 3609 W 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 3C3 (local phone 604-259-6571).
- Dates: sessions run regularly; see the Vancouver course listing or book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.
- Payment: upfront, four bi-weekly instalments, or Humm financing.
What is NAIMA's Botox training in Vancouver?
NAIMA's Botox training is the Neuromodulators Certification, an intensive 2-day course on botulinum toxin type A injection for cosmetic indications. It combines theory with supervised injecting on live models, in small groups set up to mirror a working aesthetic clinic.
NAIMA (the North American Institute of Medical Aesthetics) is a professional training and certification provider with 15,000+ graduates and 22 listed instructors. It trains in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Kitchener and Regina, and every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in Vancouver. Vancouver is its West Coast training location, and it serves clinicians from across the Lower Mainland, including Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, North Vancouver and Coquitlam, as well as those who travel in from Victoria or Kelowna.
A note on terms: "Botox" is one brand of botulinum toxin, and the training applies to neuromodulator products such as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin. In clinical and educational settings, NAIMA's course uses the generic term "neuromodulators," and so does this guide where it matters.
What does botulinum toxin training cover in the Neuromodulators Certification?
The course covers the anatomy, products and technique you need to perform common upper-face neuromodulator treatments safely, then has you perform them under supervision.
Theory and technique
- Neuromodulator injections
- Face and muscle anatomy
- Product knowledge
- Safe injection practice
- Aftercare instruction
Hands-on practice
- A medical practitioner supervises while students perform the injections, so you treat patients rather than only observe.
- Instructors give oversight and real-time feedback throughout.
- Small-group practical work with 1:1 treatment, designed to mirror an aesthetic clinic.
If you want to know how the two days are typically split, NAIMA has published a separate article on what happens on day 1 vs day 2 of neuromodulator training.
How many procedures do you perform on live models?
You perform a minimum of 13 procedures on live cosmetic models, all provided by NAIMA. The breakdown on the course page is:
Treatment area | Minimum procedures |
|---|---|
Glabellar lines | 3 |
Frontalis (forehead) lines | 3 |
Crow's feet | 3 |
Bunny lines | 2 |
Lip flip | 2 |
Total | 13 |
NAIMA's FAQ also says you may bring your own models to training. After the course, graduates can practise a modality by bringing models to a 3D Lifestyle Clinic, only under an expert medical practitioner's supervision.
How much does Botox training cost in Vancouver?
NAIMA's Neuromodulators Certification tuition is CAD $2,500. Tuition is subject to change, so confirm the current fee with admissions before you enrol.
Payment options:
- Upfront at enrolment.
- Four bi-weekly instalments (NAIMA FAQ).
- Humm financing via the financing page: up to $30,000 for tuition and materials, up to 5 years in equal monthly payments, "0% interest rate on eligible loans," no penalty for early repayment, and a credit decision in "less than 7 minutes." Humm confirms approval, rates and terms when you apply.
Online card checkout does not submit a Humm application, so contact admissions first if you plan to finance.
Refunds: students in Certification Courses get a full refund with written notice 30 days before the class starts. NAIMA has no partial refund policy. You can reschedule to any course with 15 days' notice before the class starts.
Who can enrol in Botox training at NAIMA Vancouver?
Licensed medical practitioners can enrol. NAIMA's FAQ lists physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, RNs, LPNs, RPNs and internationally trained medical graduates, and the about page also names dentists. The course page does not set a course-specific prerequisite; admissions confirms your eligibility.
Enrolment is not the same as authority to inject. A NAIMA certificate is education and does not by itself authorize anyone to inject neuromodulators in BC. That authority comes from your regulatory college.
Who can inject Botox in British Columbia?
Under current BC rules, physicians and nurse practitioners can inject within their scope, and RNs, RPNs and LPNs can inject under a client-specific order with the ordering professional present at the facility. Estheticians and unlicensed staff cannot inject.
What BC's regulators say:
- Nurses (RN, RPN): the BCCNM RN medical aesthetics page says Botox and fillers are within nursing scope and involve restricted activities. "A client-specific order is required for procedures involving injectables drugs/substances." The ordering professional "is or will be present at the facility during the procedure and immediately available for consultation." Nurses "cannot give orders for medical aesthetic procedures." BCCNM notes Botox is a Schedule I drug in BC.
- LPNs: the BCCNM LPN aesthetics page applies the same client-specific order and onsite requirements.
- Nurse practitioners: the BCCNM NP aesthetics page says NPs "may compound, administer, and dispense any drug they are authorized to prescribe," and must be present in the facility when acting as the ordering professional.
- Who may give the order: BCCNM's Acting with Client-specific Orders standard lists physicians, NPs, dentists, midwives, naturopathic physicians, podiatrists, pharmacists, certified registered nurses and certified registered psychiatric nurses. Whether each may order cosmetic neuromodulators depends on their own scope, so do not assume it.
- Physicians: the CPSBC injection practice standard says physicians may, "following assessment of the patient," order a BCCNM-licensed nurse to inject, and must be "present within the facility and immediately available for consultation."
- Estheticians: the CPSBC unlicensed practice page states, "Estheticians or other non-regulated persons are not authorized to inject medicines such as Botox."
BC health professions have been regulated under the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) since April 1, 2026. Sources citing BC's former Health Professions Act are out of date.
Scope of practice is set by your regulatory college. Confirm with your college before practising. For a profession-by-profession breakdown, see Who can inject Botox and filler in British Columbia?
Is botulinum toxin regulated federally too?
Yes. Botulinum toxin is listed on Health Canada's Prescription Drug List. Under Food and Drug Regulations section C.01.044, public advertising of a prescription drug may only mention its brand name, proper name, common name, price and quantity. If you plan to promote neuromodulator services in Vancouver, check this and your college's advertising rules first.
What comes after the Neuromodulators Certification?
Most clinicians move on to dermal fillers or a broader program once they are comfortable with upper-face neuromodulator treatment.
Next step | What it adds | Tuition (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
Lips, jawline, chin, smile lines, cheeks, under-eye; 10 syringes per student | $4,500 | |
Botox injectables, dermal fillers, PRP, fat dissolving, sales and consultation | $9,995 | |
Graduate membership | Free virtual live training, model call and job updates | No fee |
The Preceptorship course page says graduates "may be eligible for part-time employment opportunities," starting at 1 day a week, at 3D Lifestyle clinics in Vancouver and Coquitlam, with a North Vancouver location planned. Employment is not guaranteed. Read more in our dermal filler training guide and the full Vancouver medical aesthetics training guide.
About the faculty
NAIMA's faculty include Joe Qureshi and Dr. Fatemeh Totounchian, both listed as Head of NAIMA Training, Vancouver. Maneesha Fraser is Head of NAIMA and Lead Aesthetics Trainer, and Dr. Inna Polyakov is Aesthetic Physician and Chief Medical Officer. NAIMA's faculty also include cosmetic nurse injectors such as Vivian Hu and Parmida Morshad. Your Admissions call confirms your instructor for your Vancouver session.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Botox training in Vancouver?
NAIMA's Neuromodulators Certification is a 2-day course. It covers theory and technique, followed by supervised injecting on live models.
How much does Botox certification cost in Vancouver?
Tuition for NAIMA's Neuromodulators Certification is CAD $2,500. Tuition is subject to change, so confirm with admissions. You can pay upfront, in four bi-weekly instalments, or through Humm financing arranged with admissions.
Do I inject real patients during the course?
Yes. You perform a minimum of 13 procedures on live cosmetic models provided by NAIMA, covering glabellar lines, frontalis lines, crow's feet, bunny lines and lip flip. A medical practitioner supervises throughout.
Can a registered nurse inject Botox in BC after training?
BCCNM says RNs and RPNs may perform cosmetic injections under a client-specific order from an authorized professional who is present at the facility and immediately available. Nurses cannot give orders for medical aesthetic procedures themselves. Scope of practice is set by your regulatory college, so confirm with BCCNM before practising.
Can estheticians take Botox training and inject in BC?
NAIMA's courses are for licensed medical practitioners. The CPSBC states that estheticians or other non-regulated persons are not authorized to inject medicines such as Botox, and a training certificate does not change that.
How do I book Botox training in Vancouver?
Book a 30-minute meeting with a NAIMA Admissions Coordinator through the admissions page. Admissions confirms your eligibility, the current Vancouver dates and your payment option before you enrol.
Book your Vancouver Botox training
Review the Neuromodulators Certification, then Book a call with Admissions to choose your Vancouver dates and confirm eligibility. You can also phone 416.623.8424. You can also email education@naimaed.ca.
