By NAIMA Education Team · Reviewed by NAIMA Clinical Faculty
Quick answer: NAIMA's Dermal Filler Certification is a 2-day, hands-on course for licensed professionals, and it is offered in Calgary. You inject live models provided by NAIMA under supervision, completing at least 2 procedures in each of six facial areas, with 10 syringes per student. Tuition is CAD $4,500; book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.
Key facts
- Course: Dermal Filler Certification, 2 days, Basic and Advanced blended level, taught in English.
- Treatment areas: lips, jawline, chin augmentation, smile lines, cheek augmentation, under-eye rejuvenation (minimum 2 procedures each).
- Product: 10 syringes per student.
- Models: live cosmetic models provided by NAIMA; small groups with 1:1 patient treatments.
- Tuition: CAD $4,500 (subject to change; confirm with admissions), with Humm financing or four bi-weekly instalments.
- Schedule: sessions run regularly; see the Calgary course listing or Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.
NAIMA, the North American Institute of Medical Aesthetics, is a Canadian training and certification provider with 15,000+ graduates. It trains nurses, physicians and dentists in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Kitchener and Regina.
What do you learn in NAIMA's dermal filler course?
The course pairs filler-specific anatomy and product knowledge with supervised injections on live models. You inject rather than only observe.
Theory and technique
- Facial and muscle anatomy
- Product knowledge
- Safe injection practices
- Aftercare instructions
Hands-on practice
- You inject under a medical practitioner's supervision.
- Small-group format with 1:1 patient treatments.
- Each student receives 10 syringes.
Which treatment areas does the course cover?
The course covers six facial areas, with a minimum of 2 procedures in each.
Treatment area | Minimum procedures |
|---|---|
Lips | 2 |
Jawline | 2 |
Chin augmentation | 2 |
Smile lines | 2 |
Cheek augmentation | 2 |
Under-eye rejuvenation | 2 |
NAIMA provides the live models. Its FAQ says students may also bring their own models.
Who can take a dermal filler course in Calgary?
Licensed medical practitioners can enrol. NAIMA's FAQ names physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, RNs, LPNs, RPNs and internationally trained medical graduates, and the about page names dentists. Admissions confirms eligibility for each program.
Some practitioners take the Neuromodulators Certification first. Your Admissions call can cover which order suits your experience. Our Botox certification in Calgary guide covers that course in detail.
What are Alberta's rules for injecting dermal filler?
Alberta's nursing regulators recommend a client-specific order after prescriber assessment for fillers, and require one for Schedule 1 drugs such as neuromodulators. Fillers are regulated differently from botulinum toxin at the federal level. Check your college for current requirements.
- Federal status: Health Canada classifies dermal fillers as Class III medical devices, or Class IV if they incorporate animal or human tissue or derivatives (Health Canada guidance). They are medical devices, not prescription drugs.
- Licensed product: CRNA restates that fillers must have a Health Canada licence, appear in Health Canada's Medical Devices Active Licence Listing (MDALL), and be sold by a Medical Device Establishment Licence holder.
- Orders for nurses: CRNA recommends a client-specific order after assessment for fillers, and says "standing orders are orders that are not client-specific and must never be used." Source: CRNA practice advice.
- Prescriber access: CRNA requires "reasonable access to the authorized prescriber for consultation or assistance."
- LPNs and RPNs: the joint CLPNA, CRPNA and CRNA practice advice covers fillers and states that "at entry-to-practice, nurses do not have the competencies or education to perform injectable aesthetic therapies."
- Pharmacists: since 2025, Alberta pharmacists must not administer an injection for aesthetic purposes as regulated members (Alberta College of Pharmacy).
Completing a filler course does not authorize anyone to inject. See Who Can Inject Botox and Filler in Alberta? for the full breakdown, including physicians under the CPSA.
Scope of practice is set by your regulatory college. Confirm with your college before practising.
How much does a dermal filler course cost in Calgary?
Tuition for NAIMA's Dermal Filler Certification is CAD $4,500, including 10 syringes per student and live models provided by NAIMA. Tuition is subject to change; confirm with admissions.
Option | Tuition (CAD) | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
$4,500 | Six treatment areas, 10 syringes per student | |
$2,500 | 2 days, minimum 13 procedures | |
$9,995 | Botox, filler, PRP, fat dissolving, sales and consultation modules |
Ways to pay: upfront, four bi-weekly instalments, or Humm financing up to $30,000 (0% interest on eligible loans, up to 5 years, decision in less than 7 minutes). Arrange Humm through admissions, since online card checkout does not submit a Humm application.
Refunds: Certification Courses are fully refundable with written notice 30 days before the class. There are no partial refunds, and you may reschedule with 15 days' notice.
Where is the dermal filler course held in Calgary?
Every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in Calgary, including the Dermal Filler Certification. Your venue details are confirmed when you book.
- Check the Calgary course listing for current sessions.
- Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates (a 30-minute call with a NAIMA Admissions Coordinator).
- Arrange time off once your dates and venue details are confirmed.
Practitioners in Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks and Chestermere can usually commute. From Canmore, Red Deer or other southern Alberta communities, plan for accommodation once your venue details are confirmed. If Edmonton suits you better, compare in Calgary vs Edmonton.
What should you do after a filler course?
Most injectors build out from core filler training in one of three ways.
- Add neuromodulators through the Neuromodulators Certification, if you have not already.
- Take a focused masterclass, such as the Liquid Rhinoplasty Masterclass (1 day, CAD $2,995, Advanced) or the Russian Lips Masterclass (lip anatomy and hands-on lip filler technique).
- Choose the 8-Day Preceptorship Program for a structured, multi-module pathway.
Before treating clients, set up your prescriber relationship and order process. Keep marketing within CRNA and CPSA advertising rules, which limit testimonials and inducements such as limited-time offers and coupons. Our Calgary aesthetic training guide maps every NAIMA pathway for Calgary learners.
About the faculty
NAIMA faculty include Raj Parmar, listed as Lead Course Instructor - Injectables NAIMA Calgary, Maneesha Fraser, Head of NAIMA & Lead Aesthetics Trainer, Dr. Inna Polyakov, Aesthetic Physician & Chief Medical Officer, and cosmetic nurse injectors Vivian Hu and Parmida Morshad. Your Admissions call confirms your instructor.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the dermal filler course in Calgary?
NAIMA's Dermal Filler Certification is a 2-day course. Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates before you plan time off.
What areas will I inject during filler training?
You complete at least 2 procedures in each of six areas: lips, jawline, chin augmentation, smile lines, cheek augmentation and under-eye rejuvenation. NAIMA provides live models.
How much does filler training cost in Calgary?
Tuition for NAIMA's Dermal Filler Certification is CAD $4,500, including 10 syringes per student. You can pay upfront, in four bi-weekly instalments, or through Humm financing arranged with admissions. Tuition is subject to change, so confirm with admissions.
Do I need Botox training before filler training?
Admissions confirms eligibility for each program and can advise on the best order for your experience. Some practitioners take the Neuromodulators Certification first.
Do nurses need an order to inject filler in Alberta?
CRNA recommends a client-specific order after prescriber assessment for fillers, and says standing orders must never be used. Scope of practice is set by your regulatory college, so confirm with your college before practising.
How do I find dermal filler course dates in Calgary?
Sessions run regularly. Check the Calgary course listing on naimaed.ca or book a call with Admissions to choose your dates. Your venue details are confirmed when you book.
Talk to admissions about Calgary filler training
Review the Dermal Filler Certification, then Book a call with Admissions to confirm eligibility and choose your Calgary dates. You can also call 416.623.8424 or email education@naimaed.ca.
