Become a Certified
Aesthetic Dermatology Pro
Train in laser, advanced skincare, and clinical aesthetics with CCAD — the Canadian College of Aesthetic Dermatology. Five levels from Certificate to Master Practitioner, taught online at your own pace, with a 24/7 AI instructor trained on the CCAD curriculum.
In-person training costs $7,750+ CAD. Our online programs start at $950 CAD.
Manucher Nick
Founder & Head Instructor
13+ years as a dermatologist assistant & cosmetic laser specialist. Director & Head Instructor of BC Medical Aesthetic in Coquitlam, BC — he teaches every CCAD level personally.
10+
Years Teaching
500+
Graduates Trained
24/7
AI Instructor Access
2013
Training Since
5
Academic Levels
80%
Less Than In-Person
24/7
AI Instructor Access
The Opportunity
Professional Training Shouldn’t Hold You Back
Traditional in-person aesthetic dermatology training requires you to travel to a physical clinic, pay up to $7,750 CAD per course, and put your life on hold. There’s a better way.
Traditional In-Person
- Costs $1,000 - $7,750 CAD per course
- Must travel to a physical location
- Fixed schedule, limited seats
- No ongoing support after graduation
- No ongoing learning resources
$7,750CAD
Online with CCAD
- Same training from $950 - $3,995 CAD
- Learn from anywhere in the world
- Study at your own pace, 24/7
- 24/7 AI instructor + human email support
- Lifetime access to purchased courses
From $950CAD
What You Get
Everything You Need to Succeed
CCAD combines expert instruction, professional courses, and certification for aesthetic dermatology — all delivered online.
5 Academic Levels
From Basic Certificate through Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Master, and Master Practitioner in Aesthetic Dermatology. Each level builds on the last, with chapters, quizzes, and a final exam.
24/7 AI Instructor
An AI instructor trained on the full CCAD curriculum and Manucher's clinical methodology answers your questions any hour. Real people handle enrolment, exams and anything clinical it can't settle — by email.
CCAD Certification
Earn a CCAD certificate of completion for each level you finish — the same credential online and in-person. Add it to your professional portfolio.
Business Coaching
Learn to launch and grow your own aesthetics practice with dedicated business courses and AI-powered career coaching included in your program.
The Curriculum
What You’ll Learn to Do
Every technique below is taught, assessed and examined inside a CCAD program — the same protocols Manucher Nick teaches hands-on at his Coquitlam institute.
Basic Certificate
Skin assessment & consultation
Basic Certificate
Dermaplaning & skin prep
Diploma
Body contouring & cavitation
Diploma
Microblading & ombre brows
Advanced Diploma
Radio frequency treatments
Advanced Diploma
Laser & IPL hair removal
Master
Chemical peeling & HIFU
Master Practitioner
Clinical safety & regulation
Plus microdermabrasion, eyelash extensions, spider vein removal, CO₂ fractional resurfacing and advanced clinical safety — see the full syllabus by level.
Courses
Choose Your Path
5 academic levels designed by Manucher Nick. Build your career from Certificate to Master Practitioner.
Basic Certificate
2 hrs · 10 chapters
- Skin types & assessment
- Dermaplaning techniques
- Eyelash extensions
- CCAD certification
Diploma in Aesthetic Dermatology
4 hrs · 30 chapters
- Aesthetic dermatology
- Body contouring & cavitation
- Microblading & ombre brows
- Laser photo facial
Advanced Diploma in Aesthetic Dermatology
6 hrs · 50 chapters
- Hair removal & laser
- Microneedling RF
- Radio frequency treatments
- Spider vein removal
Master in Aesthetic Dermatology
10 hrs · 65 chapters
- Chemical peeling & HIFU
- Diode laser & IPL
- Tattoo removal
- PMU advanced techniques
Master Practitioner in Aesthetic Dermatology
20 hrs · 85 chapters
- CO2 fractional & Nd:YAG laser
- Advanced clinical modules (restricted)
- Clinical safety & regulation
- Research thesis required
Not ready to enroll yet?
Get the free CCAD course guide
See all 5 aesthetic-dermatology levels side by side — topics, hours and pricing — plus which level fits your goals.
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Student Stories
What Manucher’s Students Say
CCAD teaches the curriculum Manucher Nick has been delivering in person for over a decade. These are public Google reviews from students who trained with him at BC Medical Aesthetic, his institute in Coquitlam, British Columbia.
5.015 Google reviewsRead them →“Nick is truly the best! I couldn't be happier with what I've learned from him and even finishing my program the help he continues to give me is amazing!! Very smart and the best one on one hands on training I could have asked for!”
Carly Cicuto
1 month ago
“Got my training and certification done here and it was an amazing experience. Instructor Nick explained everything clearly and made sure I understood each step and gave me lots of hands on practice working on clients.”
Leon Chong
3 months ago
“The equipment was great and we didn't just learn textbook theory — we used real, modern tools. They always kept things current and relevant. I loved being able to practice on real models and real time experience was awesome.”
Sherri Tabish
7 months ago
“I really enjoyed learning from Nick. He helped me to prepare for working in a spa and also starting my own business. He is very passionate about what he does and cares for his students.”
Deanna Rabeneck
3 years ago
“I had an amazing experience! With 1-1 learning, he was able to customize my learning experience to best suit me. With hands on learning, I was able to gain confidence quickly.”
Angela Ducusin
3 years ago
“My experience as a student at BC Medical Aesthetic was amazing! Nick always went above and beyond, and even helped me after the course to get me set up to start my own business!”
Jamie-Rae Fifield
4 years ago
“Nick has been a great trainer and teacher. He is so patient, knowledgeable, and experienced. BC Medical is not like any other ordinary school that teaches theories — 99% of the time is hands on.”
Baran Fahimipour
8 years ago
“Excellent Spa. Nick is the most knowledgeable professional. People think I look 20 years younger than my age. Thanks Nick and Nardia!”
Susan Wang
7 months ago
Reviews above describe in-person training delivered by Manucher Nick at BC Medical Aesthetic. CCAD’s online programs teach the same curriculum and are taught by the same instructor, but are delivered online.
Credentials & Recognition
Who Is Actually Teaching You
Everything below is checkable. We would rather show you the real record — including what has lapsed — than a wall of badges.
Certified instructor — National Association of Career Colleges
Manucher Nick holds NACC instructor certification, the standard credential for career-college instructors in Canada.
Member — Beauty Council of Western Canada
The regional industry body for professional beauty and aesthetic practitioners in Western Canada.
Health Canada Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL)
Held for the operation of Class II–IV medical aesthetic devices — the laser, IPL and RF platforms the curriculum is built around.
Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
Underpins the practice-launch and business modules included in every CCAD program.
Registered B.C. company — BC Medical Clinic Inc.
CCAD's operating company. The in-person institute, BC Medical Aesthetic, runs from 1214–2929 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam, British Columbia.
13+ years teaching, 500+ graduates
Manucher has trained aesthetic practitioners in person since 2013. Graduates are working across British Columbia and beyond.
Provincial designation — held 2023 to 2026, now lapsed
From May 2023 to May 2026 the founder’s institute held a designation under the B.C. Private Training Act, regulated by the B.C. Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit. That designation has since lapsed and CCAD does not currently claim it. The curriculum, clinical standards and instructor are unchanged.
A CCAD certificate of completion evidences the CCAD curriculum. It is not a licence, and it is not a substitute for any provincial or national registration required to perform a given procedure where you live — please confirm your local scope of practice before you enrol.
24/7 AI Instructor
A Tutor That Knows the Syllabus, Awake at 3am
Every program includes an AI instructortrained on the full CCAD curriculum and Manucher Nick’s clinical methodology. Ask detailed questions about procedures, techniques, protocols and business strategy, and get an answer instantly — at 3am, on a Sunday, mid-shift.
It is not a person, and we don’t pretend otherwise. Enrolment, exams, certificates and anything it can’t settle go to a real member of the CCAD team by email.
Why this matters:A single consultation with a specialist costs $200+ CAD. Your enrolled program comes with the AI instructor built in — no per-question fee, no waiting for office hours.
- Instant answers to clinical questions
- Step-by-step procedure guidance
- Business coaching and practice advice
- Built into every CCAD program
CCAD AI Instructor
What fluence should I start with for IPL on Fitzpatrick III skin?
For Fitzpatrick III, start conservative — around 14–16 J/cm² with a longer pulse duration, then reassess after a test spot. Always patch-test 48 hours ahead and keep the skin cooled to protect the epidermis.
And how long between microneedling sessions for acne scarring?
Space sessions 4–6 weeks apart so collagen can remodel between treatments. Most protocols run 3–6 sessions; deeper acne scars benefit from RF microneedling at the higher end of that range.
Meet Manucher Nick
CCAD is the online academic program of an established in-person aesthetic training institute and clinic group in Coquitlam, British Columbia — built and run by Manucher Nick, the school’s founder and head instructor.
Manucher Nick
Founder & Head Instructor
Manucher Nick is a cosmetic laser specialist and educator with more than thirteen years in clinical aesthetic dermatology. As Director and Head Instructor of BC Medical Aesthetic in Coquitlam, British Columbia, he has built and taught hands-on programs in laser, IPL, skin care and body contouring — training 500+ graduateswho have launched careers in aesthetic medicine. He founded the Canadian College of Aesthetic Dermatology to bring that same clinical curriculum — and the same standards — to practitioners learning online.
- Director & Head Instructor, BC Medical Aesthetic (Coquitlam, BC)
- 13+ years as a dermatologist assistant & cosmetic laser specialist
- 500+ graduates trained at BC Medical Aesthetic
- Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
- Held Health Canada Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL)
- Certified instructor — National Association of Career Colleges (NACC)
- Member — Beauty Council of Western Canada
- Founder & academic lead, Canadian College of Aesthetic Dermatology
Clean, safe, client-centred care
Every program is built around the professional standards Manucher has practised and taught for over a decade in a working clinic.
Hands-on in a real clinic
Instruction happens inside an operating aesthetic clinic — students learn on the same equipment and protocols they will use in practice.
Modern, industry-standard equipment
Devices and platforms are kept current with what professional aesthetic clinics are running today, so graduates are job-ready from day one.
The in-person campus
CCAD’s online programs are run by the same team behind a working training clinic — students who want hands-on instruction can train on site.
- Institute
- BC Medical Aesthetic
- Address
- 1214 – 2929 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam, BC
- Phone
- 604-468-1202
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun 11am–6pm
BC Medical Spa — Founder & Owner
Formerly designated under the B.C. Private Training Act (2023–2026)
Manucher founded and operated BC Medical Spa for 10 years (2016–2026). From May 2023 to May 2026, BC Medical Spa held a designation under the B.C. Private Training Act, regulated by the B.C. Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (Province of British Columbia). The clinical standards and curriculum Manucher built there are carried forward today in BC Medical Aesthetic and CCAD. Certificates of completion reflect the CCAD curriculum and are not a substitute for any provincial licence required to perform a given procedure.
Also founded & operated by Manucher Nick
BC Medical Aesthetic
Director & Head Instructor
The in-person aesthetic training institute and clinic at the Coquitlam, BC campus. Programs span cosmetic laser, IPL, advanced skin care, body contouring, and clinical aesthetic protocols — all delivered hands-on inside a working clinic environment so students learn on the same equipment, with the same standards, that they will use in practice. Manucher leads instruction personally and built the curriculum from over a decade of clinical work. CCAD is the institute's online academic program for students who can't relocate to the BC campus.
Visit site →BC Medical Clinic
Owner
BC Medical Clinic Inc. is the parent company behind both the institute and the in-person aesthetic services it provides. It delivers medical aesthetic and skin-care treatments — laser, IPL, body contouring, advanced skin protocols — to clients across BC's Lower Mainland, and serves as the operating company that supports CCAD's academic programs, instructor team, and clinical infrastructure.
Visit site →Inside the platform
See exactly what you’re buying
These are real screens from the CCAD app — not mock-ups. Study on your phone, your tablet or the web, and pick up wherever you left off.
Your path, always visible
Every level from Basic Certificate to Master Practitioner, with your progress tracked chapter by chapter.
A tutor that knows the syllabus
Ask anything, any hour. Trained on the full CCAD curriculum and over a decade of clinical practice.
Exams worth passing
Scenario-based questions written by practising clinicians — not multiple-choice trivia.
The credential
What you actually earn
Every CCAD level ends in a formal Certificate of Completion, issued in your name and signed by the program director. Each one carries a unique CCAD-##### number that an employer or client can verify against our public alumni register.
- Issued in your legal name, dated on completion
- Unique verifiable certificate number
- Optional public alumni listing for employers to check
- Yours for life — no renewal fees, no subscription
Specimen certificate — Basic Certificate in Aesthetic Dermatology
Pick Your Level
5 Programs. One-Time Purchase. Lifetime Access.
Each program is a one-time purchase with lifetime access. Pick the level that matches where you are in your career.
Basic Certificate
Diploma in Aesthetic Dermatology
Advanced Diploma in Aesthetic Dermatology
Master in Aesthetic Dermatology
Master Practitioner in Aesthetic Dermatology
CCAD Certified
Learn From Anywhere
Self-Paced Learning
Founder-Led Curriculum
FAQ
Common Questions
Is the online certification as valid as in-person?
Yes. CCAD certification is the same whether you complete the course online or in-person. The curriculum, exams, and certification standards are identical. Our online students receive the same CCAD credentials.
How is online training different from in-person?
Our online courses cover the same theory, techniques and protocols. The differences are that you study at your own pace from anywhere, your questions go to a 24/7 AI instructor rather than to Manucher in a classroom, and you practise on your own models rather than in his Coquitlam clinic. If you want hands-on instruction, the in-person institute is still there.
Can anyone take these courses?
Most courses are open to anyone interested in aesthetic dermatology. However, certain advanced sections of the Master Practitioner level are restricted to licensed medical professionals (physicians, nurses, dentists) as required by regulation.
Is the 24/7 instructor a real person or an AI?
It is an AI instructor — trained on the full CCAD curriculum and on Manucher Nick's clinical methodology — and it is available any hour for questions about procedures, techniques, protocols and business strategy. It is not a human tutor, and we don't present it as one. Enrolment, exams, certificates and anything clinical the AI can't settle are handled by a real member of the CCAD team over email.
Can I open my own clinic after graduating?
Absolutely. Many of Manucher's graduates now run their own aesthetic practices across Canada. CCAD courses cover not just clinical skills but business coaching, practice launch planning, and marketing strategies to help you succeed.
How do I pay for a program?
Each program is a one-time purchase with lifetime access. Pick a level that matches where you are in your career and pay once — no monthly fees.
Ready to Launch Your Career?
Learn aesthetic dermatology online with CCAD — the same education as in-person, delivered online, at a fraction of the cost.
5 levels from $950 CAD · 24/7 AI instructor · CCAD certification · Certificate to Master Practitioner