By NAIMA Education Team · Reviewed by NAIMA Clinical Faculty
Quick answer: NAIMA, the North American Institute of Medical Aesthetics, offers its Dermal Filler Certification to licensed health professionals in Montreal. The 2-day, hands-on course covers lips, jawline, chin, smile lines, cheeks and under-eye rejuvenation on live models provided by NAIMA, with 10 syringes per student. Posted tuition is CAD $4,500; book a call with Admissions to choose Montreal dates.
En bref : la certification en agents de comblement de NAIMA est une formation pratique de deux jours pour les professionnels de la santé autorisés, avec 10 seringues par étudiant et des modèles vivants. Toutes les formations NAIMA sont offertes à Montréal. Le cours est donné en anglais; au Québec, l'infirmière qui injecte doit détenir une ordonnance individuelle.
Key facts
- Course: Dermal Filler Certification, category Injectables, Basic and Advanced (blended).
- Length: 2 days.
- Hands-on: minimum 2 procedures each across six treatment areas; 10 syringes per student; live models provided by NAIMA.
- Tuition: CAD $4,500. Tuition is subject to change; confirm with admissions.
- Who can enrol: licensed medical practitioners, including physicians, surgeons, NPs, RNs, LPNs, RPNs, internationally trained medical graduates and dentists.
- Language: English.
- Dates: sessions run regularly; see Montreal listings or book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.
What does NAIMA's dermal filler course cover?
The Dermal Filler Certification covers facial and muscle anatomy, product knowledge, safe injection practices and aftercare instructions, followed by supervised injections on live models. A medical practitioner supervises while you inject, so you treat patients rather than only observe.
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 Montreal. The filler course sits in its Injectables program alongside the Neuromodulators Certification.
The course is structured in two parts:
- Theory and technique: facial and muscle anatomy, filler product knowledge, safe injection practice and how to brief patients on aftercare.
- Hands-on practice: small groups with 1:1 patient treatments, using live cosmetic models provided by NAIMA.
Which treatment areas do you practise?
You perform a minimum of 2 procedures in each of six areas listed on the course page.
Treatment area | Minimum procedures |
|---|---|
Lips | 2 |
Jawline | 2 |
Chin augmentation | 2 |
Smile lines | 2 |
Cheek augmentation | 2 |
Under-eye rejuvenation | 2 |
Each student receives 10 syringes for practical work. NAIMA's FAQ notes that students may also bring their own models.
Is there advanced filler training?
Yes. NAIMA's masterclass line includes the Liquid Rhinoplasty Masterclass, a 1-day advanced course on nose anatomy and filler techniques for smoothing bumps, defining bridges and sculpting the tip, with hands-on practice (CAD $2,995). It also includes a Russian Lips Masterclass (1 day) focused on lip anatomy and hands-on lip filler technique. Both masterclasses are offered in Montreal.
How much does filler training cost in Montreal?
Posted tuition for the Dermal Filler Certification is CAD $4,500. Tuition is subject to change; confirm with admissions.
Option | Tuition (CAD) | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
$4,500 | 2-day course, 10 syringes, live models | |
$2,500 | 2 days, minimum 13 procedures | |
$9,995 | Botox, dermal fillers, PRP, fat dissolving, sales and consultation |
Payment options:
- Upfront, or four bi-weekly instalments (NAIMA FAQ).
- Humm financing up to $30,000 for tuition and materials, up to 5 years, 0% interest on eligible loans, arranged through admissions. See the financing page.
- Refunds: full refund for Certification Courses with written notice 30 days before class; no partial refunds; rescheduling allowed with 15 days' notice.
Who can enrol in filler training?
Licensed medical practitioners can enrol, including physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, RNs, LPNs, RPNs, internationally trained medical graduates and dentists. Admissions confirms eligibility. Completing the certification does not by itself authorize you to inject; your professional order sets your scope.
Who can inject dermal filler in Quebec?
Under the joint notice of the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ) and the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ), physicians may perform aesthetic injections after individually assessing each patient, and nurses may inject with an individual prescription. Collective prescriptions for aesthetic injections are not allowed, and a physician must be available on site within 15 minutes after the procedure.
According to the CMQ/OIIQ notice (PDF):
- The physician evaluates each patient, makes a diagnosis and sets a treatment plan with an individual prescription.
- "Les ordonnances collectives autorisant les infirmières à réaliser des injections à des fins esthétiques ne sont plus autorisées."
- The prescribing or responsible physician must be "accessible et disponible sur place dans les 15 minutes suivant une procédure d'injections."
- The nurse assesses before each treatment and refers back if there is a contraindication; the nurse adjusts the plan only if a protocol allows.
Federally, 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, but the CMQ/OIIQ notice covers aesthetic injections generally. Quebec's Nurses Act (I-8) lists providing medical treatment according to a prescription as a reserved nursing activity.
Quebec's four orders (CMQ, ODQ, OIIAQ and OIIQ) have announced a joint initiative on common medico-aesthetic guidelines, so rules may be updated. For the status of other professions, see Who can inject Botox and filler in Quebec?.
Scope of practice is set by your regulatory college. Confirm with your college before practising.
Where is filler training held in Montreal?
NAIMA uses GLIF Medical, 14 Place du Commerce, Suite 430, Verdun, QC H3E 1T5, as a training venue in Montreal, and every NAIMA course runs in the city. Your Admissions call confirms the venue for your session. NAIMA advises confirming venue and dates before making travel arrangements, whether you are coming from Laval, Longueuil or the South Shore, or from Gatineau, Ottawa or Quebec City.
If you practise outside Quebec, your own college's rules apply where you practise.
Is the course taught in French?
The Dermal Filler Certification page lists English as the language of instruction. Ask admissions if you need French materials or support.
How do you get started?
- Confirm your scope with your professional order.
- Book a 30-minute meeting with a NAIMA Admissions Coordinator at /admissions.
- Decide whether to take fillers alone, pair it with the Neuromodulators Certification, or choose the 8-Day Preceptorship Program.
- Choose your Montreal dates, confirm the venue, and choose a payment option.
Graduates receive complimentary NAIMA membership with free access to virtual live training. For all Montreal programs, see our Montreal medical aesthetics training guide, and for regenerative options see PRP training in Montreal.
About the faculty
The Dermal Filler Certification is taught by NAIMA's experienced instructors under the NAIMA Institute Team. Maneesha Fraser is Head of NAIMA and Lead Aesthetics Trainer, and Dr. Shadi Amin Ranjbar is Program Coordinator for Eastern Canada. NAIMA lists 22 instructors, and your Admissions call confirms your instructor.
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 the dates of your Montreal session.
How many syringes and models are included?
Each student receives 10 syringes, and live cosmetic models are provided by NAIMA. You perform a minimum of 2 procedures in each of six areas: lips, jawline, chin, smile lines, cheeks and under eyes.
How much does the Dermal Filler Certification cost?
Posted tuition is CAD $4,500, subject to change. You can pay upfront, in four bi-weekly instalments, or through Humm financing arranged with admissions.
Can nurses inject filler in Quebec?
According to the CMQ and OIIQ joint notice, nurses may perform aesthetic injections with an individual prescription after a physician individually assesses the patient, and a physician must be available on site within 15 minutes after injections. Confirm current requirements with the OIIQ.
Should I take neuromodulators or fillers first?
Many clinicians start with the 2-day Neuromodulators Certification and add fillers after, while others choose the 8-Day Preceptorship Program, which covers both. Admissions can recommend a sequence based on your licence and goals.
Is the filler course offered in French?
The course page lists English as the language of instruction. Ask admissions if you need French materials or support.
Plan your Montreal filler training
Review the Dermal Filler Certification page, then Book a call with Admissions to choose your Montreal dates. You can also call 416.623.8424 or email education@naimaed.ca.
