By NAIMA Education Team · Reviewed by NAIMA Clinical Faculty
Quick answer: NAIMA's Dermal Filler Certification is a 2-day, hands-on filler course in Toronto for licensed clinicians. Tuition is CAD $4,500, each student receives 10 syringes, and you inject live models provided by NAIMA under supervision. Areas include lips, jawline, chin, smile lines, cheeks and under eyes. Ontario scope is set by CNO, CPSO and RCDSO.
Key facts
- Course: Dermal Filler Certification, category Injectables, Basic and Advanced (blended), taught in English.
- Length: 2 days.
- Tuition: CAD $4,500.
- Hands-on: 10 syringes per student; minimum 2 procedures in each of six areas on live models provided by NAIMA.
- Who can enrol: licensed medical practitioners, including physicians, NPs, RNs, RPNs and LPNs.
- Toronto venue: NAIMA trains at 5 Clarence Sq, Toronto, ON M5V 1H1. Every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in Toronto; book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.
- Advanced next step: Liquid Rhinoplasty Masterclass, 1 day, CAD $2,995.
What do you learn in NAIMA's dermal filler course in Toronto?
The Dermal Filler Certification teaches facial and muscle anatomy, filler product knowledge, safe injection practice and aftercare, then moves into supervised injecting across six treatment areas. Students inject under a medical practitioner's supervision rather than only observing.
NAIMA, the North American Institute of Medical Aesthetics, trains licensed professionals in seven Canadian cities (Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Kitchener and Regina) and reports 15,000+ graduates. Every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in Toronto, and the Toronto location is the closest option for clinicians in Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Oakville and Richmond Hill.
Course content as listed:
- Theory and technique: facial and muscle anatomy, product knowledge, safe injection practices, aftercare instructions.
- Hands-on practice: supervised injecting on live cosmetic models provided by NAIMA.
- Format: small groups with 1:1 patient treatments.
Which treatment areas does the Toronto filler course cover?
You complete a minimum of 2 procedures in each of six areas, using the 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 |
Your Admissions call covers how your session is set up. NAIMA's FAQ notes students may also bring their own models.
How much does a dermal filler course cost in Toronto?
NAIMA lists the Dermal Filler Certification at CAD $4,500 in tuition, with 10 syringes per student. Tuition is subject to change; confirm on your Admissions call.
Option | Tuition (CAD) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
Dermal Filler Certification | $4,500 | Clinicians starting filler injection |
Liquid Rhinoplasty Masterclass | $2,995 | Advanced, non-surgical nose refinement |
8-Day Preceptorship Program | $9,995 | Clinicians who want Botox, fillers, PRP and more in one pathway |
Neuromodulators Certification | $2,500 | Pairing filler skills with neuromodulators |
Payment options: upfront, four bi-weekly instalments (NAIMA FAQ), or Humm financing up to $30,000 for tuition and materials, with "0% interest rate on eligible loans" and terms of up to 5 years. Arrange Humm on your Admissions call, since online card checkout does not submit a Humm application. Under NAIMA's refund policy, Certification Course students get a full refund with written notice 30 days before class, and can reschedule with 15 days' notice. There is no partial refund policy.
What advanced filler training is available after the certification?
NAIMA's Liquid Rhinoplasty Masterclass is a 1-day, advanced course at CAD $2,995. It covers nose anatomy, how dermal fillers produce different results, and injection methods for smoothing bumps, defining bridges and sculpting the nose tip. Practice uses a technique NAIMA calls the "Tinkerbell Nose."
NAIMA also lists a 1-day Russian Lips Masterclass (lip anatomy and hands-on lip filler technique), also offered in Toronto. Book a call with Admissions for pricing and to choose your dates.
For a broader pathway, the 8-Day Preceptorship Program includes a dermal fillers module alongside Botox, PRP, fat dissolving and sales and consultation training. It runs in groups of 6 students across 3 training beds.
Who can inject dermal filler in Ontario?
Ontario physicians and NPs can inject cosmetic filler independently within their competence, RNs and RPNs need an order from an authorized provider, dentists are limited to intra-oral cosmetic use, and estheticians are not authorized. See who can inject Botox and filler in Ontario for the full guide.
Sources and specifics:
- The CNO Aesthetic Services practice guideline says filler injections involve the controlled acts of "performing a prescribed procedure below the dermis" and "administering a substance by injection." Nurses need an authorizing mechanism from an authorized provider such as an NP or physician. The guideline also requires that all products used are Health Canada-approved.
- Federally, Health Canada classifies dermal fillers as Class III or Class IV medical devices, not prescription drugs.
- The CPSO Delegation of Controlled Acts policy sets physician assessment and onsite supervision expectations when physicians delegate.
- The RCDSO says Ontario dentists are not authorized to inject dermal fillers extra-orally for cosmetic purposes.
- The Ontario government's esthetician training policy directive lists filler injections as controlled acts.
CNO's updated standards: CNO has approved updated standards that require client-specific orders rather than directives for aesthetic procedures. Confirm the current requirements with CNO. The CNO release on Newswire adds that the authorized provider completes an initial in-person or virtual assessment first. Check the standards on cno.org.
Scope of practice is set by your regulatory college. Confirm with your college before practising.
How do you start a dermal filler course in Toronto?
Starting takes four steps: confirm scope, book a call with Admissions, choose payment, and attend on your chosen dates.
- Confirm your scope with CNO, CPSO or RCDSO for cosmetic filler injection in your role.
- Book a call with Admissions. NAIMA's admissions process is a booking calendar, then a 30-minute call with an Admissions Coordinator about your background, goals and dates.
- Choose how to pay: upfront, instalments or Humm.
- Attend in Toronto at 5 Clarence Sq on the dates you choose. See current sessions at naimaed.ca/courses?city=Toronto.
Many clinicians take neuromodulator training before or alongside fillers; see Botox training in Toronto. If Waterloo Region is closer than downtown Toronto, compare options in Toronto vs Kitchener-Waterloo. The full Toronto catalogue is in our medical aesthetics training in Toronto guide.
About the faculty
The Dermal Filler Certification page credits the NAIMA Institute team and experienced instructors rather than a named lead. NAIMA's faculty includes Maneesha Fraser (Head of NAIMA & Lead Aesthetics Trainer), Dr. Inna Polyakov (Aesthetic Physician & Chief Medical Officer), Dr. Daphne Uduji (Expert in Primary Care Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine) and Cosmetic Nurse Injectors including Alona Slipchenko and Tala Afshsar. Your Admissions call confirms your instructor.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the dermal filler course in Toronto?
NAIMA's Dermal Filler Certification is a 2-day course. Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates before you request time off.
How much does a dermal filler course cost in Toronto?
NAIMA lists the Dermal Filler Certification at CAD $4,500 in tuition, with 10 syringes per student. Payment can be upfront, in four bi-weekly instalments, or through Humm financing.
What areas will I inject during the course?
Students complete a minimum of 2 procedures each for lips, jawline, chin augmentation, smile lines, cheek augmentation and under-eye rejuvenation. Live models are provided by NAIMA.
Can RNs inject dermal filler in Ontario?
CNO guidance allows nurses to inject filler with an order from an authorized provider such as a physician or NP. CNO has approved updated standards that require client-specific orders rather than directives for aesthetic procedures. Confirm the current requirements with CNO before practising.
Are dermal fillers prescription drugs in Canada?
No. Health Canada classifies dermal fillers as Class III or Class IV medical devices. In Ontario, filler injection still involves controlled acts under CNO guidance, so nurses need an authorizing mechanism.
Is there an advanced filler course in Toronto?
Yes. NAIMA's Liquid Rhinoplasty Masterclass is a 1-day advanced course at CAD $2,995 covering non-surgical nose refinement, offered in Toronto. Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.
Start your filler training
Review the Dermal Filler Certification page, then Book a call with Admissions to confirm eligibility and choose your Toronto dates. You can also call 416.623.8424 or email education@naimaed.ca.
