Medical Aesthetics Training in Vancouver: Complete Guide

Quick answer: NAIMA, the North American Institute of Medical Aesthetics, runs hands-on aesthetic courses in Vancouver for licensed professionals such as RNs, LPNs, NPs and physicians. Options include 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), taught on live models at 3609 W 16th Ave.

Key facts

• Venue: NAIMA's "West Coast training location," 3609 W 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 3C3. Local phone 604-259-6571.
• Who can enrol: licensed medical practitioners, including physicians, surgeons, NPs, RNs, LPNs, RPNs and internationally trained medical graduates. NAIMA also names dentists.
• Core courses: Neuromodulators Certification (2 days), Dermal Filler Certification (2 days), 8-Day Preceptorship Program, plus 1-day masterclasses. Every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in Vancouver.
• Hands-on: live cosmetic models provided by NAIMA, small groups, 1:1 treatments.
• Dates: sessions run regularly. Current dates are on the Vancouver course listing, or book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.
• Tuition and payment: tuition is subject to change; confirm with admissions. Pay upfront, in four bi-weekly instalments, or through Humm financing (up to $30,000, arranged through admissions).
• BC rules: nurses inject under a client-specific order, with the ordering professional present at the facility.

What is NAIMA and what does it teach in Vancouver?

NAIMA (the North American Institute of Medical Aesthetics) is a professional training and certification provider for medical and aesthetic practitioners, with 15,000+ graduates and 22 listed instructors. In Vancouver, NAIMA trains at its West Coast training location.

NAIMA describes its approach as "medical aesthetics education that connects knowledge with hands-on practice." Its programs combine theory with supervised practical work, practical guidance and post-course support. NAIMA trains in seven cities: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Kitchener and Regina.

The program areas on NAIMA's site are:

• Injectables: neuromodulators, fillers and advanced injection techniques
• Medical and Regenerative Medicine: PRP, hormone health and regenerative clinical training
• Masterclasses: focused learning for a clinical specialty
• Aesthetics: facial techniques, skin treatments and aesthetic foundations
• Business and Practice Development: clinic operations, consultation and practice growth

Every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in Vancouver. Book a call with Admissions to choose the program that fits you and your dates.

Where is NAIMA's Vancouver training held?

NAIMA's West Coast training location is at 3609 W 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 3C3, and the local phone number is 604-259-6571. NAIMA asks students to "confirm the venue and available training dates with admissions before making travel arrangements."

The Vancouver location serves professionals across the Lower Mainland. If you practise in Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, North Vancouver or Coquitlam, you can plan a day trip by car or transit for each training day. Clinicians coming from Victoria or Kelowna usually build in travel time and an overnight stay, since courses run over full days. Book travel only after admissions confirms your seat and date.

Which aesthetic courses can you take in Vancouver?

The core pathway is neuromodulators first, then dermal fillers, with the 8-Day Preceptorship Program as an all-in-one option. Masterclasses cover specialty techniques, regenerative medicine and men's health. The table shows what NAIMA's course pages state, and every course listed runs in Vancouver.

Other masterclasses named on NAIMA's site include the Fat Dissolving Injectables Masterclass (targets areas such as double chin and belly fat), the Russian Lips Masterclass (lip anatomy and hands-on lip filler technique) and the Thread Lift Masterclass. Ask admissions for price and format.

For course-by-course detail, see our guides to Botox training in Vancouver, dermal filler training in Vancouver and PRP and men's health training in Vancouver.

How much do aesthetic courses cost in Vancouver?

At NAIMA, tuition for the courses in this guide ranges from CAD $2,000 for the PRP Hair & Face Masterclass to CAD $9,995 for the 8-Day Preceptorship Program. The Neuromodulators Certification is CAD $2,500 and the Dermal Filler Certification is CAD $4,500.

You have three ways to pay:

1. Upfront at enrolment.
2. Four bi-weekly instalments, which NAIMA's FAQ confirms for preceptorship, certification courses and masterclasses.
3. Humm financing through NAIMA's financing page: "flexible financing up to $30,000" for tuition and materials, up to 5 years in equal monthly payments, "0% interest rate on eligible loans," early repayment without penalty, and a credit decision in "less than 7 minutes." Humm confirms approval, rates and terms at application.

One practical point: online card checkout does not submit a Humm application. Contact admissions first to arrange financing, review Humm's terms, then confirm your enrolment.

Refunds and rescheduling: NAIMA's refund policy says students in Certification Courses get a full refund with written notice 30 days before the class starts. There is no partial refund policy. Enrolled students may reschedule to any course with 15 days' notice before the class starts.

Who can enrol in NAIMA's Vancouver courses?

NAIMA's FAQ says licensed medical practitioners can enrol in a certification course, a masterclass or the hands-on preceptorship. It lists physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, RNs, LPNs, RPNs and internationally trained medical graduates, and NAIMA's about page also names dentists.

Course pages do not set course-specific prerequisites. They say entry requirements and practical training vary by program and that admissions can confirm your eligibility. Book a call before you pay.

Enrolling and practising are two different questions. A NAIMA certificate is education. It does not by itself authorize anyone to inject in British Columbia. Your authority to practise comes from your BC regulatory college, which is covered next.

Who can inject Botox (neuromodulators) and fillers in British Columbia?

Under current BC rules, physicians and nurse practitioners can inject within their scope. RNs, RPNs and LPNs can inject only under a client-specific order, with the ordering professional present at the facility. Estheticians and other unlicensed people cannot. BC health professions have been regulated under the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) since April 1, 2026.

The sources behind this table:

• The BCCNM RN medical aesthetics page says Botox and fillers are within nursing scope, and "a client-specific order is required for procedures involving injectables drugs/substances or implantable devices." It also says "LPNs, RNs, RPNs, or certified nurses cannot give orders for medical aesthetic procedures."
• The BCCNM LPN aesthetics page applies the same order and onsite requirements to LPNs.
• The BCCNM NP aesthetics page says an NP acting as the ordering professional "must be present in the facility during the procedure and immediately available for consultation."
• The CPSBC Practice Standard on injection of botulinum toxin and dermal fillers says "No unlicensed person (such as a medical office assistant) may provide these injections."
• The CPSBC unlicensed practice page says "Estheticians or other non-regulated persons are not authorized to inject medicines such as Botox."
• The BC health regulators' HPOA notice confirms the HPOA replaced the Health Professions Act in 2026. Articles that cite the Health Professions Act for BC are out of date.

Scope of practice is set by your regulatory college. Confirm with your college before practising. For the full breakdown by profession, read Who can inject Botox and filler in British Columbia?

What does hands-on training look like at NAIMA Vancouver?

NAIMA's core injectables courses are built around supervised treatments on live cosmetic models that NAIMA provides. You inject, rather than only watch, with instructors giving real-time feedback in small groups set up to mirror a clinic.

Here is what the course pages state:

• Neuromodulators Certification: a minimum of 13 procedures: 2 bunny lines, 2 lip flip, 3 frontalis lines, 3 glabellar lines and 3 crow's feet. A medical practitioner supervises as students perform injections.
• Dermal Filler Certification: 10 syringes per student, with a minimum of 2 procedures each for lips, jawline, chin augmentation, smile lines, cheek augmentation and under-eye rejuvenation.
• 8-Day Preceptorship Program: groups of 6 students across 3 training beds, 1:1 treatment that replicates a clinic environment.

You may also bring your own models to training, according to NAIMA's FAQ. If you know people who want treatment as a model, NAIMA's model call page explains the process. Being a model is not free, though NAIMA advertises savings of 50% or more, and each application is reviewed individually.

Which NAIMA pathway fits your goals?

Most Vancouver-area clinicians choose one of four routes, depending on their experience and what their clinic offers.

1. New to injectables: start with the Neuromodulators Certification. It covers botulinum toxin products such as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin, with facial and muscle anatomy, product knowledge, safe injection practice and aftercare over 2 days.
2. Already injecting neuromodulators: add the Dermal Filler Certification, then consider the Liquid Rhinoplasty or Russian Lips masterclasses.
3. Want one structured program: the 8-Day Preceptorship Program combines Botox injectables, dermal fillers, PRP, fat dissolving injectables, and sales and consultation training, with 2-week breaks between modules.
4. Building a regenerative or men's health service: look at the PRP, shockwave and men's health masterclasses covered in our PRP and men's health training guide.

What happens after you finish training?

After training, NAIMA graduates get a free graduate membership, and Preceptorship graduates may be considered for part-time clinic work. Neither replaces your own college requirements in BC.

• Graduate membership: complimentary, with no membership fee. It includes a membership certificate, free access to NAIMA's virtual live training with a certificate of participation, the newsletter, and email updates on internships, job opportunities, model calls and promotions. It runs until the same month of the following year. Details are on the membership page.
• Clinic pathway: 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. NAIMA's FAQ says about two in three students who complete the program work at 3D Lifestyle Clinics or affiliated partner clinics across North America, usually starting part-time. Employment is not guaranteed.

What should BC injectors know about advertising?

Advertising rules apply as soon as you promote your services. Federal law limits what anyone may say about a prescription drug in public advertising, and BC's physician college adds its own rules.

• Botulinum toxin is 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.
• The CPSBC advertising standard allows before-and-after photos only with the patient's written consent for advertising use, and says physicians must not offer inducements such as prizes, gifts or gift certificates.
• Nurses should check BCCNM for current advertising requirements.

How do you book NAIMA training in Vancouver?

Book a call with Admissions to choose your Vancouver dates. Admissions confirms your eligibility and the right program before you pay.

1. Book a time on NAIMA's booking calendar through the admissions page.
2. Attend a 30-minute meeting with a NAIMA Admissions Coordinator about your background, goals and program fit.
3. Confirm your course, Vancouver date and payment method (upfront, instalments or Humm).
4. Make travel plans only after the venue and date are confirmed.

About the faculty

NAIMA lists 22 instructors. Two are named as Head of NAIMA Training, Vancouver: Joe Qureshi and Dr. Fatemeh Totounchian. Maneesha Fraser is Head of NAIMA and Lead Aesthetics Trainer. Other listed faculty include Dr. Inna Polyakov, Aesthetic Physician and Chief Medical Officer; Fozia Johri, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner; Dr. Jimmy Kwok, Clinical Assistant Professor and Masterclass Instructor for the men's health and joint PRP masterclasses; and Dr. Peguy Telusma, Family and Aesthetic Medicine Physician and PRP Instructor. Your Admissions call confirms your instructor for your Vancouver dates.

Frequently asked questions

Where does NAIMA run aesthetic courses in Vancouver?

NAIMA's West Coast training location is at 3609 W 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 3C3. The local phone number is 604-259-6571. NAIMA asks students to confirm the venue and dates with admissions before making travel arrangements.

How much does medical aesthetics training cost in Vancouver?

At NAIMA, the Neuromodulators Certification is CAD $2,500, the Dermal Filler Certification is CAD $4,500 and the 8-Day Preceptorship Program is CAD $9,995. Masterclass tuition varies by course; the PRP Hair & Face Masterclass is CAD $2,000. You can pay upfront, in four bi-weekly instalments, or through Humm financing arranged with admissions.

Can nurses in BC inject Botox and fillers?

BCCNM says RNs, RPNs and LPNs may perform cosmetic injections under a client-specific order from an authorized professional who is present at the facility and immediately available. Nurses in these classes 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 injectables training and inject in BC?

NAIMA's courses are for licensed medical practitioners. In BC, the CPSBC states that estheticians or other non-regulated persons are not authorized to inject medicines such as Botox. A training certificate does not change that.

How do I find current Vancouver course dates?

NAIMA runs sessions in Vancouver regularly, and every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered there. Current dates are on the Vancouver course listing, or book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.

Do I need to bring my own models?

No. NAIMA provides live cosmetic models for the Neuromodulators Certification, the Dermal Filler Certification and the 8-Day Preceptorship Program. You may also bring your own models if you wish.

Do I need to travel from Victoria or Kelowna for every course day?

Each course runs over full training days at the Vancouver location, so most out-of-town clinicians plan to stay for the length of the course. Confirm your dates with admissions before booking flights, ferries or a hotel.

Ready to plan your Vancouver training?

Compare the Neuromodulators Certification, Dermal Filler Certification and 8-Day Preceptorship Program, 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.