Vancoderm Academy is a privately owned institute in North Vancouver, British Columbia, offering aesthetic medicine and laser technology training.
Vancoderm Academy, also described as the Vancoderm Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and Wellness, is a privately owned institute. Its main office is located at Unit 230 – 150 Esplanade W, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1A3, Canada. The academy's mission is to deliver education in medical aesthetics and laser technologies, combining advanced knowledge with hands-on clinical experience.
The institute is federally and provincially registered in British Columbia. It is approved by the Private Training Institution Regulatory Unit (PTIRU, ID#04528) and designated by Education Quality Insurance standards (EQA-IRCC). It is also designated by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
The Medical Aesthetics Diploma program provides hands-on training in skincare, facials and medical cosmetic laser technologies on real models. Students are trained in laser hair reduction, skin rejuvenation and resurfacing, microneedling and dermal therapies, tattoo removal, and body contouring treatments. The program includes a structured practicum providing Canadian work experience. Graduates are prepared to work as Medical Aestheticians, Laser Technicians, or Skincare Specialists.
Listed facilities include practical training rooms with clinical treatment beds, dedicated classrooms, a Trichology Room, and a Disinfection and Sanitation Room. The academy also lists a reception and administrative office, a student waiting area and reception hall, washrooms, and student lounges. Safety equipment includes a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and laser safety signs.
Firouzeh Fathali is the founder, owner, and C.O.O. Faramarz Rafie is the CEO, owner, and director, with more than 20 years of experience in medical aesthetics, research, and education. His research has focused on hair and skin stem cells and biobanking in British Columbia. Standard admission requirements apply to diploma and certificate programs.