By NAIMA Education Team · Reviewed by NAIMA Clinical Faculty
Quick answer: NAIMA, the North American Institute of Medical Aesthetics, offers hands-on aesthetic training in Regina for licensed health professionals. Core options are the 2-day Neuromodulators Certification (CAD $2,500), the 2-day Dermal Filler Certification (CAD $4,500) and the 8-Day Preceptorship Program (CAD $9,995). Every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in Regina.
Key facts
- Regina programs: every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in Regina, including all certifications, masterclasses and bundles.
- Neuromodulators Certification: 2 days, with a minimum of 13 supervised procedures on live models provided by NAIMA.
- Dermal Filler Certification: 2 days, with 10 syringes per student and a minimum of 2 procedures in each of six treatment areas.
- Who can enrol: licensed medical practitioners, including physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, RNs, LPNs, RPNs, internationally trained medical graduates and dentists.
- Venue and schedule: sessions run regularly; Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates, and your venue details are confirmed when you book.
- Payment: Humm financing up to $30,000 (0% interest on eligible loans) or four bi-weekly instalments.
- Saskatchewan rule: CPSS and CRNS have stated that an RN needs a patient-specific prescription from a physician or NP for each patient before injecting botulinum toxin.
What is NAIMA?
NAIMA is a Canadian professional training and certification provider for medical aesthetics, with 15,000+ graduates and 22 instructors listed on its site. It trains nurses, physicians, dentists and other licensed professionals in seven cities: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Kitchener and Regina.
NAIMA describes its approach as "medical aesthetics education that connects knowledge with hands-on practice." Programs combine theory with supervised practice, practical guidance and post-course support. The catalogue falls into four groups:
- Injectables: neuromodulators, dermal fillers and advanced injection techniques
- Medical and regenerative medicine: PRP, hormone health and regenerative clinical training
- Aesthetics: facial techniques, skin treatments and aesthetic foundations
- Business and practice development: clinic operations, consultation and practice growth
Which aesthetic courses can you take in Regina?
The main pathways are a neuromodulator (Botox) certification, a dermal filler certification, the 8-Day Preceptorship Program and a set of focused masterclasses. Tuition is subject to change; confirm with admissions.
Course | Length | Tuition (CAD) | Hands-on component |
|---|---|---|---|
2 days | $2,500 | Minimum 13 procedures on live models provided by NAIMA | |
2 days | $4,500 | Minimum 2 procedures in each of six areas; 10 syringes per student | |
8 Days, with 2-week breaks between modules | $9,995 | Groups of 6 students across 3 training beds; models provided | |
1 day | $2,995 | Supervised hands-on practice | |
1 day | $2,000 | PRP treatments on live models provided by the program | |
Oh! Shot™ & Erotes Shot™ Masterclass | 1 day | $2,995 | Live demonstration and hands-on practice with feedback |
Musculoskeletal Shockwave Therapy & PRP Masterclass | Confirm with admissions | $6,995 | Live demonstrations and supervised hands-on practice |
Every course in this table, and every other NAIMA masterclass and bundle, is offered in Regina. Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.
Injectable foundations: Botox (neuromodulator) and filler
Most new injectors start with the Neuromodulators Certification, which applies to botulinum toxin type A products such as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin. It covers face and muscle anatomy, product knowledge, safe injection practice and aftercare, then moves to supervised injections on live models: 2 bunny lines, 2 lip flips, 3 frontalis lines, 3 glabellar lines and 3 crow's feet treatments at minimum.
The Dermal Filler Certification is a 2-day course that adds filler-specific anatomy, product knowledge and supervised treatments across lips, jawline, chin augmentation, smile lines, cheek augmentation and under-eye rejuvenation. Read the detail in our guides to Botox training in Regina and the dermal filler course in Regina.
The 8-Day Preceptorship Program
The 8-Day Preceptorship Program is NAIMA's Advanced, module-based option. It covers Botox injectables, dermal fillers, PRP for hair and facial rejuvenation, fat dissolving injectables, and sales and consultation. Modules are separated by 2-week breaks, which suits working clinicians in Regina and across Saskatchewan who cannot step away for consecutive weeks. Training runs in groups of 6 students across 3 training beds, with 1:1 treatment designed to replicate a clinic.
Masterclasses
Masterclasses are focused, usually one-day sessions for practitioners who already inject or who want a clinical specialty. Every NAIMA masterclass is offered in Regina. Options include:
- Fat Dissolving Injectables Masterclass: targets areas such as the double chin and belly fat
- Russian Lips Masterclass: lip anatomy and hands-on lip filler technique
- Thread Lift Masterclass: thread placement and technique
- Liquid Rhinoplasty Masterclass: non-surgical nose refinement using dermal filler
- PRP, men's health and longevity masterclasses: PRP Hair & Face, Joint PRP Injectables, Musculoskeletal Shockwave Therapy & PRP, Bocox & Scrotum Tox, Penile Enhancement, Oh! Shot™, Hormone Therapy, and Biohacking & Longevity, covered in our PRP and men's health training in Regina guide
Who can enrol in aesthetic training in Regina?
NAIMA's FAQ says licensed medical practitioners can enrol in a certification course, a masterclass or the preceptorship. It names physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, RNs, LPNs, RPNs and internationally trained medical graduates, and the about page also names dentists.
Entry requirements and practical training vary by program, and admissions confirms your eligibility. If you are changing careers and do not yet hold a health professional licence, raise that on your Admissions call before you plan around a course.
Post-licensure training matters in Saskatchewan. The CRNS Aesthetic Nursing Resource states that entry-to-practice education programs do not provide the education RNs and NPs need to administer aesthetic products (CRNS Aesthetic Nursing Resource). Focused, supervised training is how nurses build that competence.
Who can inject Botox and filler in Saskatchewan?
Saskatchewan limits cosmetic injection to regulated professionals working within their college's rules. For botulinum toxin, CPSS and CRNS have stated that a physician or NP must provide a patient-specific order (prescription) for each patient before an RN injects, and CPSS says the physician must have assessed the patient first (joint CPSS and CRNS notice).
Profession | What Saskatchewan sources say |
|---|---|
Physician | Can inject. Must have assessed the patient before issuing a prescription for an RN to inject (CPSS). |
Nurse practitioner | An authorized prescriber when trained and after completing the CRNS Confirming Nursing Practice process (CRNS). |
Registered nurse | Needs a patient-specific prescription for each patient for botulinum toxin, and must complete Confirming Nursing Practice (CPSS and CRNS). |
Licensed practical nurse | Confirm current requirements with your college (SALPN). |
Registered psychiatric nurse | Confirm current requirements with your college (CRPNS). |
Dentist | Neuromodulators only within a CDSS level certificate. Fillers: confirm with CDSS. |
Pharmacist | Not authorized to inject for cosmetic purposes, or to inject Botox at all (SCPP). |
Esthetician | Not an authorized prescriber or regulated injector; no Saskatchewan source authorizes injection. |
Two cautions apply. First, CRNS guidance documents still describe "client-specific or population" directives, while CPSS rescinded the bylaw that allowed general directives to RNs in 2026 (CPSS Regulatory Bylaws). Where those documents differ, confirm current requirements with CRNS/CPSS. Second, the patient-specific prescription point concerns prescription drugs; how it applies to dermal fillers, which are medical devices, is a question to confirm with CRNS/CPSS.
A NAIMA certificate is education; it does not by itself authorize anyone to inject. Our full breakdown is in Who Can Inject Botox and Filler in Saskatchewan?
Scope of practice is set by your regulatory college. Confirm with your college before practising.
What do Saskatchewan nurses need before practising aesthetics?
RNs and NPs need training, the CRNS Confirming Nursing Practice (CNP) step and a prescriber relationship that meets current CPSS and CRNS expectations. The CRNS Aesthetic Nursing Resource says RNs and NPs must complete the CNP process before engaging in aesthetic nursing, and that RN specialty practices must be in place, which can be authorized through an RN Clinical Protocol (CRNS Aesthetic Nursing Resource).
For prescriber availability, CRNS says an authorizing NP must be "available to attend" should circumstances arise, which may include virtual or in-person care. Saskatchewan sources do not say whether the prescriber's assessment must be in person or virtual, so confirm current requirements with CRNS/CPSS. The joint notice also recommends that physicians, NPs and RNs obtain legal advice about their arrangements.
How much does aesthetic training cost in Regina?
Listed tuition runs from CAD $2,000 for the PRP Hair & Face Masterclass to CAD $9,995 for the 8-Day Preceptorship Program, with the Neuromodulators Certification at CAD $2,500 and the Dermal Filler Certification at CAD $4,500. Book a call with Admissions for pricing on other masterclasses.
You can pay in three ways:
- Upfront at enrolment.
- Four bi-weekly instalments, per NAIMA's FAQ.
- Humm financing through NAIMA's financing page: up to $30,000 for tuition and materials, 0% interest on eligible loans, terms up to 5 years in equal monthly payments, early repayment without penalty, and a credit decision in less than 7 minutes. Humm confirms approval, rates and terms at application.
Online card checkout does not submit a Humm application. Arrange financing with admissions first, then confirm enrolment once it is in place.
Refunds and rescheduling: NAIMA's refund policy gives a full refund for Certification Courses with written notice 30 days before the class starts. NAIMA has no partial refund policy. You may reschedule to any course with 15 days' notice before the class begins.
Where is NAIMA's Regina training held?
Every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in Regina. Your venue details are confirmed when you book, so you can plan travel around a confirmed address.
To plan your Regina training:
- Check the Regina course listing for current sessions.
- Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates (a 30-minute call with a NAIMA Admissions Coordinator).
- Discuss your licence, experience and goals, and which programs suit your timeline.
- Book time off or travel once your dates and venue details are confirmed.
Training from Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Swift Current, Yorkton and Manitoba
Regina gives professionals across southern Saskatchewan a provincial training option. Nurses and physicians in Moose Jaw and nearby communities can usually commute in for a course day. Practitioners from Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Swift Current and Yorkton face a longer drive and may want an overnight stay, especially for 2-day certifications.
Regina is also a practical choice for professionals travelling from Manitoba, including Brandon and Winnipeg, who prefer a prairie training city.
A few planning tips:
- Book once your venue is confirmed. Your venue details are confirmed when you book; arrange accommodation after that.
- Plan around module breaks. The 8-Day Preceptorship Program has 2-week breaks between modules, so you return to Regina several times.
- Flying in. If you are travelling from farther away, Regina International Airport is the usual entry point.
- Have your licence details ready. Admissions confirms eligibility during your call.
Your regulator does not change based on where you train. A nurse in Saskatoon or Prince Albert answers to the same Saskatchewan college as a nurse in Regina, and a Manitoba professional who trains in Regina still follows Manitoba's college rules when treating patients at home.
What happens after you certify?
After certification, you still need the authorizing pieces Saskatchewan requires before you treat patients, such as CRNS Confirming Nursing Practice for nurses and a patient-specific prescription for botulinum toxin. NAIMA adds several graduate supports:
- Graduate membership: complimentary, with no membership fee. It includes a membership certificate, free access to virtual live training with a certificate of participation, and email updates on internships, job opportunities, model calls and promotions.
- Practice with models: NAIMA's FAQ says graduates can practise by bringing models to a 3D Lifestyle Clinic, only under an expert medical practitioner's supervision. The 3D Lifestyle clinics named on the site are in Vancouver and Coquitlam, BC.
- Preceptorship pathway: NAIMA's FAQ says about two in three 8-Day Preceptorship graduates work at 3D Lifestyle Clinics or affiliated partner clinics across North America, usually starting part-time at one day a week. The course page says graduates "may be eligible for part-time employment opportunities"; employment is not guaranteed.
Marketing your services in Saskatchewan
Plan your marketing with your own college's rules in mind, because they differ by profession. CRNS guidance tells nurses not to use promotional or sale advertising or claims of superiority (CRNS advertising guidance). The CDSS Advertising Standard bars dentists from testimonials and from incentive programs, coupons, giveaways and discounts (CDSS Advertising Standard). Physicians should confirm current advertising requirements with CPSS. Federal rules also limit public advertising of a prescription drug to its brand name, proper name, common name, price and quantity (Food and Drug Regulations, C.01.044).
How to choose your first course: a step-by-step plan
- Confirm your scope. Check your college's current guidance on aesthetic injection.
- Book a call with Admissions. A 30-minute call covers your background, goals and the right program.
- Pick a starting point. Choose the Neuromodulators Certification, the 2-day Dermal Filler Certification, or the 8-Day Preceptorship Program if you want a structured, multi-modality start.
- Arrange payment. Decide between upfront payment, four bi-weekly instalments or Humm financing.
- Confirm logistics. Choose your Regina dates on your Admissions call; your venue details are confirmed when you book.
- Set up your practice framework. Nurses complete CRNS Confirming Nursing Practice and arrange patient-specific prescriptions with a physician or NP before treating patients.
About the faculty
NAIMA lists 22 instructors. Faculty include:
- Maneesha Fraser, Head of NAIMA & Lead Aesthetics Trainer
- Dr. Inna Polyakov, Aesthetic Physician & Chief Medical Officer
- Dr. Jimmy Kwok, Clinical Assistant Professor and Masterclass Instructor for NAIMA's men's health, joint PRP and shockwave masterclasses
- Dr. Peguy Telusma, Family & Aesthetic Medicine Physician and PRP Instructor
- Fozia Johri, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
- Brandy Bordula, Medical Esthetician & Licensed Practical Nurse, Clinic Owner & Educator
Your Admissions call confirms your instructor for your Regina session.
Frequently asked questions
Does NAIMA offer aesthetic training in Regina?
Yes. Every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in Regina. Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates; your venue details are confirmed when you book.
How long is Botox (neuromodulator) training in Regina?
NAIMA's Neuromodulators Certification is a 2-day course. It includes a minimum of 13 supervised procedures on live cosmetic models provided by NAIMA.
How long is the dermal filler course in Regina?
The Dermal Filler Certification is a 2-day course. Each student receives 10 syringes and performs a minimum of 2 procedures in each of six treatment areas on live models provided by NAIMA.
Who can take NAIMA's aesthetic courses?
NAIMA's FAQ says licensed medical practitioners can enrol, including physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, RNs, LPNs, RPNs and internationally trained medical graduates. The about page also names dentists. Admissions confirms eligibility for each program.
Can nurses inject botulinum toxin in Saskatchewan without a doctor?
Not as RNs. CPSS and CRNS have stated that a physician or NP must provide a patient-specific prescription for each patient before an RN injects Botox or another bioactive agent. NPs with the training who complete the CRNS Confirming Nursing Practice process are considered authorized prescribers, and RNs must also complete that process. Confirm current requirements with CRNS/CPSS.
Can pharmacists inject Botox in Saskatchewan?
No. SCPP's injection guidelines say pharmacists are not authorized to administer injections for cosmetic purposes and are not permitted to inject Botox for cosmetic or therapeutic purposes.
How much does aesthetic training cost in Regina?
NAIMA tuition is CAD $2,500 for the Neuromodulators Certification, CAD $4,500 for the Dermal Filler Certification and CAD $9,995 for the 8-Day Preceptorship Program. You can pay upfront, in four bi-weekly instalments, or through Humm financing up to $30,000 arranged with admissions. Tuition is subject to change, so confirm with admissions.
Can I train in Regina if I live in Saskatoon or Manitoba?
Yes. Professionals from Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Swift Current, Yorkton, Moose Jaw and Manitoba can train in Regina. Your scope of practice is still set by the college where you practise, so confirm with that college before treating patients.
Ready to plan your Regina training?
Start with the Neuromodulators Certification or review the full 8-Day Preceptorship Program, then Book a call with Admissions to confirm eligibility and choose your Regina dates. You can also call 416.623.8424 or email education@naimaed.ca.
