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 health professionals, offered in Edmonton. Tuition is CAD $4,500, subject to change. Each student receives 10 syringes and performs at least two of each of six procedures on live models provided by NAIMA. Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.
Key facts
- Course: Dermal Filler Certification, 2 days, Basic and Advanced (blended), taught in English.
- Tuition: CAD $4,500.
- Hands-on: minimum 2 each of lips, jawline, chin augmentation, smile lines, cheek augmentation and under-eye rejuvenation; 10 syringes per student.
- Models: live cosmetic models provided by NAIMA, small groups, 1:1 treatments.
- Who can enrol: physicians, surgeons, NPs, RNs, LPNs, RPNs, internationally trained medical graduates and dentists.
- Edmonton dates: sessions run regularly; see Edmonton listings or Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.
What does NAIMA's dermal filler course cover?
The Dermal Filler Certification teaches facial anatomy, product knowledge and safe injection technique, then has you inject live models under a medical practitioner's supervision. NAIMA lists it at Basic and Advanced levels, blended.
NAIMA, the North American Institute of Medical Aesthetics, trains licensed health professionals in injectables, men's health and regenerative medicine, and reports more than 15,000 graduates. It trains in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Kitchener and Regina, and every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in Edmonton.
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 rather than only observing. The course runs over 2 days; your Admissions call can walk you through the schedule.
Which filler procedures do you perform?
You complete a minimum of two procedures in each of six treatment areas, using 10 syringes provided to each student.
Treatment area | Minimum procedures |
|---|---|
Lips | 2 |
Jawline | 2 |
Chin augmentation | 2 |
Smile lines | 2 |
Cheek augmentation | 2 |
Under-eye rejuvenation | 2 |
Training runs in small groups with 1:1 patient treatments on live cosmetic models provided by NAIMA. NAIMA's FAQ says students may also bring their own models.
How much does a dermal filler course cost in Edmonton?
NAIMA lists Dermal Filler Certification tuition at CAD $4,500. Tuition is subject to change; confirm with admissions. You can pay upfront, in four bi-weekly instalments, or with Humm financing.
Option | What NAIMA lists |
|---|---|
Dermal Filler Certification | CAD $4,500 |
Neuromodulators Certification (often taken first) | CAD $2,500 |
8-Day Preceptorship Program (includes a Dermal Fillers Preceptorship module) | CAD $9,995 |
Liquid Rhinoplasty Masterclass (advanced filler technique) | CAD $2,995 |
Financing: Humm offers up to $30,000 for tuition and materials, over up to 5 years, with "0% interest rate on eligible loans." Arrange it through admissions, because online card checkout does not submit a Humm application. See financing.
Refunds: Certification Course students get a full refund with written notice 30 days before class, with no partial refunds. You may reschedule with 15 days' notice. See the refund policy.
Who can take a dermal filler course with NAIMA?
NAIMA enrols licensed medical practitioners: physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, RNs, LPNs, RPNs and internationally trained medical graduates. NAIMA's about page also names dentists.
Admissions confirms eligibility for each program. Many clinicians complete the Neuromodulators Certification first, then add fillers.
What are the rules for injecting dermal filler in Alberta?
Dermal fillers are Health Canada-licensed medical devices, not prescription drugs, but Alberta nursing guidance still recommends a client-specific order after a prescriber's assessment. Injection is a restricted activity limited to authorized regulated professionals.
- Federal status: Health Canada classifies fillers without animal or human tissue as Class III medical devices, and those with animal or human tissue or derivatives as Class IV (Health Canada guidance).
- CRNA product rules: fillers must have a Health Canada licence, appear in MDALL, and be sold by an MDEL holder (CRNA practice advice).
- Orders for RNs: CRNA recommends a client-specific order after assessment for fillers. Neuromodulators, as Schedule 1 drugs, require a client-specific order, and standing orders "must never be used."
- Restricted activity: CRNA states restricted activities such as administering injections "may only be performed by regulated health professionals who are authorized and competent to perform them."
- LPNs and RPNs: the joint CLPNA/CRPNA/CRNA practice advice covers neuromodulators, fillers and PRP, and states, "At entry-to-practice, nurses do not have the competencies or education to perform injectable aesthetic therapies." CLPNA's LPN guideline applies to LPNs.
- Pharmacists: the Alberta College of Pharmacy says regulated members must not administer injections for aesthetic purposes (a standard in place since 2025).
- Advertising: CRNA advises against testimonials and inducements such as limited-time offers. CPSA's advertising standard has similar limits for physicians.
Scope of practice is set by your regulatory college. Confirm with your college before practising. A NAIMA certificate does not by itself authorize anyone to inject. For the profession-by-profession view, read Who Can Inject Botox and Filler in Alberta?
Where and when does the filler course run in Edmonton?
Dermal Filler Certification sessions run regularly, and current Edmonton dates are on the Edmonton listing. Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.
Whyte Ave Medical Centre, 9943 82 Ave NE, is a training venue NAIMA uses in Edmonton. Your venue details are confirmed when you book.
Clinicians in Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc and Fort Saskatchewan can usually commute for a 2-day course. If you are travelling from northern Alberta, plan for two nights once your dates and venue are confirmed. For a city-by-city view, see Calgary vs Edmonton.
How do you get started?
Follow these steps to move from research to your first filler training day.
- Confirm scope. Read your college's guidance and plan how you will get client-specific orders from an authorized prescriber.
- Book a call with Admissions. NAIMA's admissions process starts with a 30-minute call with an Admissions Coordinator.
- Choose your dates. Pick your Edmonton dates on that call and review the daily schedule for the 2-day Dermal Filler Certification.
- Arrange payment. Choose upfront, four bi-weekly instalments, or Humm financing through admissions.
- Plan advanced work. After certification, consider the Liquid Rhinoplasty Masterclass or the Russian Lips Masterclass, which covers lip anatomy and hands-on lip filler technique.
If you want neuromodulators, fillers and PRP in one structured program, compare the 8-Day Preceptorship Program. The full Edmonton picture is in our medical aesthetics training guide.
About the faculty
NAIMA's Dermal Filler Certification is taught by the NAIMA Institute team of experienced instructors. NAIMA faculty include Maneesha Fraser (Head of NAIMA & Lead Aesthetics Trainer), Raj Parmar (Lead Course Instructor - Injectables NAIMA Calgary), Dr. Inna Polyakov (Aesthetic Physician & Chief Medical Officer) and Vivian Hu (Cosmetic Nurse Injector). Your Admissions call confirms your instructor; see the faculty page.
Frequently asked questions
How long is NAIMA's dermal filler course?
The Dermal Filler Certification is a 2-day, hands-on course. Book a call with Admissions to choose your Edmonton dates and review the schedule.
How much does a dermal filler course cost in Edmonton?
NAIMA lists the Dermal Filler Certification at CAD $4,500 in tuition. Payment options include upfront payment, four bi-weekly instalments, or Humm financing arranged through admissions.
How many syringes and models are included?
Each student receives 10 syringes and works on live cosmetic models provided by NAIMA. You complete a minimum of two procedures in each of six areas: lips, jawline, chin, smile lines, cheeks and under-eye.
Do I need a prescriber's order to inject filler in Alberta?
CRNA recommends a client-specific order after a prescriber's assessment for fillers, and requires one for Schedule 1 drugs such as neuromodulators. Confirm current requirements with your college before practising.
Are dermal fillers prescription drugs in Canada?
No. Health Canada classifies dermal fillers as Class III or Class IV medical devices. Alberta nursing guidance still recommends a client-specific order before injection.
Should I take Botox training before filler training?
Many clinicians start with the 2-day Neuromodulators Certification and then add fillers, but NAIMA's eligibility rule is based on your licence, not on a prior course. Ask admissions which order suits your experience.
Book a call with Admissions
Review the Dermal Filler Certification page, then Book a call with Admissions to confirm your eligibility and choose your Edmonton dates. You can also call 416.623.8424 or email education@naimaed.ca.
