By NAIMA Education Team · Reviewed by NAIMA Clinical Faculty
Quick answer: NAIMA, the North American Institute of Medical Aesthetics, runs hands-on aesthetic training at 5 Clarence Sq, Toronto, for licensed professionals across the GTA. Core options are the 2-day Neuromodulators Certification (CAD $2,500), the 2-day Dermal Filler Certification (CAD $4,500) and the 8-Day Preceptorship Program (CAD $9,995). In Ontario, who may inject is set by CNO, CPSO and RCDSO.
Key facts
- Toronto venue: "Toronto training location," 5 Clarence Sq, Toronto, ON M5V 1H1 (local line 416-671-9595).
- Who can enrol: licensed medical practitioners, including physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, RNs, RPNs, LPNs and internationally trained medical graduates. NAIMA's about page also names dentists.
- Core courses: Neuromodulators Certification (2 days, CAD $2,500), Dermal Filler Certification (2 days, CAD $4,500), 8-Day Preceptorship Program (CAD $9,995).
- Hands-on: live models are provided by NAIMA for the neuromodulator, filler, preceptorship and PRP Hair & Face courses.
- Dates: every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in Toronto. Sessions run regularly (naimaed.ca/courses?city=Toronto); book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.
- Payment: Humm financing up to $30,000 (0% interest on eligible loans), or four bi-weekly instalments.
- Ontario nurses: CNO has approved updated standards that require client-specific orders rather than directives for aesthetic procedures.
What is NAIMA, and who trains with it in Toronto?
NAIMA is a Canadian medical aesthetics education provider that trains licensed clinicians in injectables, men's health and regenerative treatments. The site reports 15,000+ graduates and 22 listed instructors, and Toronto is one of its training cities.
NAIMA describes itself as "a premier professional training and certification platform for medical and aesthetic device practitioners." It runs training in seven Canadian cities: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Kitchener and Regina. Every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in Toronto.
Toronto is the natural hub for clinicians across the Greater Toronto Area. Nurses, nurse practitioners and physicians searching from Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Oakville and Richmond Hill can reach a single downtown address instead of travelling out of province. NAIMA's stated audience is "nurses, physicians, dentists" and other professionals pursuing aesthetic pathways, with programs that combine theory, hands-on practice, practical guidance and post-course support.
Which aesthetic courses can you take in Toronto?
NAIMA's catalogue for Toronto clinicians covers neuromodulators, dermal fillers, a multi-modality preceptorship, advanced filler masterclasses and men's health masterclasses. The table below summarizes the courses with published details.
Tuition is subject to change; confirm on your Admissions call.
Course | Length | Tuition (CAD) | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
2 days | $2,500 | Basic and Advanced | |
2 days | $4,500 | Basic and Advanced | |
8 Days, with 2-week breaks between modules | $9,995 | Advanced | |
1 day | $2,995 | Advanced | |
1 day | $2,000 | Advanced | |
1 day | Confirm on your Admissions call | Advanced | |
3 classes | Confirm on your Admissions call (site says "Save 29% versus individual classes") | Advanced |
Every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in Toronto, as in all seven NAIMA cities (Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Kitchener, Regina). Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates.
NAIMA also offers 1-day masterclasses including the Fat Dissolving Injectables Masterclass (targeting areas such as double chin and belly fat), the Russian Lips Masterclass (lip anatomy and hands-on lip filler technique) and the Thread Lift Masterclass (for nurses and other qualified healthcare professionals), all offered in Toronto. Your Admissions call covers pricing.
Botox (Neuromodulators Certification, 2 days)
The Neuromodulators Certification is an intensive 2-day botulinum toxin course, applicable to products such as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin, covering face and muscle anatomy, product knowledge, safe injection practice and aftercare instruction. Students perform a minimum of 13 procedures on live cosmetic models provided by NAIMA: 2 bunny lines, 2 lip flip, 3 frontalis lines, 3 glabellar lines and 3 crow's feet. A medical practitioner shadows each student, and instructors give real-time feedback in small groups with 1:1 treatment. Full detail is in our Botox training in Toronto guide.
Dermal Filler Certification (2 days)
The Dermal Filler Certification covers facial and muscle anatomy, product knowledge, safe injection practice and aftercare. Practical work includes a minimum of 2 procedures each for lips, jawline, chin augmentation, smile lines, cheek augmentation and under-eye rejuvenation. Each student receives 10 syringes, and live models are provided by NAIMA. See the dermal filler course in Toronto guide.
8-Day Preceptorship Program
The 8-Day Preceptorship Program is NAIMA's advanced, multi-modality pathway. Its modules cover Botox injectables, dermal fillers, PRP (hair restoration and facial rejuvenation), fat dissolving injectables, and sales and consultation. Training runs in groups of 6 students across 3 training beds with 1:1 treatment, set up to replicate a clinic environment, and models are provided by NAIMA. Modules are separated by 2-week breaks. Your Admissions call covers the module schedule.
Men's health and PRP masterclasses
NAIMA's men's health and regenerative masterclasses, several led by Dr. Jimmy Kwok, cover Bocox, Scrotum Tox, penile PRP, ShockWave Therapy for vascular ED and joint PRP. We cover these in PRP and men's health training in Toronto.
Who can inject Botox and dermal filler in Ontario?
Physicians and nurse practitioners can inject independently within their competence, and RNs and RPNs can inject with an authorizing mechanism from an authorized provider. Dentists are limited to intra-oral cosmetic use, and estheticians are not authorized. For the full breakdown by profession, read who can inject Botox in Ontario.
Profession | Cosmetic neuromodulator or filler injection | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
Physician | Yes, independently | Within competence; CPSO delegation obligations apply when others inject under them |
Nurse practitioner | Yes, independently | CNO describes NPs as autonomous providers; must assess suitability, including for remote or virtual prescribing |
RN / RPN | Yes, with authorization | Needs an order from an authorized provider such as a physician or NP; CNO has approved standards requiring client-specific orders rather than directives for aesthetics |
Dentist | Intra-oral only for cosmetic purposes | RCDSO: not authorized to inject toxin or fillers extra-orally for cosmetic purposes |
Esthetician | No | Ontario government: Botox and filler injections are controlled acts |
The sources behind this table:
- The CNO Aesthetic Services practice guideline says neuromodulator and filler injections involve the controlled acts of "performing a prescribed procedure below the dermis" and "administering a substance by injection." CNO's guideline speaks of "nurses" without separating RNs and RPNs. CNO's announcement of the guideline describes it as covering training, Health Canada-approved products, ethical advertising, complication supports and delegation.
- The CPSO Delegation of Controlled Acts policy requires a physician to clinically assess a new patient before delegating, or within two business days of the delegate starting, and generally to be onsite to supervise unless an exception applies.
- The RCDSO position limits dentists' cosmetic toxin and filler use to inside the mouth.
- The Ontario government's policy directive for esthetician training programs lists Botox and filler injections as controlled acts that esthetics training does not authorize.
- Federally, botulinum toxin is on Health Canada's Prescription Drug List, and dermal fillers are regulated as medical devices.
A NAIMA certificate is education. It does not by itself authorize anyone to inject. Scope of practice is set by your regulatory college. Confirm with your college before practising.
What do CNO's updated standards mean for Ontario nurses?
CNO has approved updated standards that require client-specific orders rather than directives for aesthetic procedures. Confirm the current requirements with CNO.
According to a CNO news release issued on Newswire, the updated Scope of Practice and Medication standards also say:
- the authorized provider must complete an initial client assessment, in person or virtual, and set a plan of care with follow-up before issuing a client-specific order;
- a nurse who delegates a procedure to someone without authority must remain onsite for the entire procedure.
Check the standards on cno.org before you set up your practice model. If you are an RN or RPN planning to start injecting in the GTA, discuss the order arrangement with your physician or NP partner before you book training.
How do you go from training to practice in the GTA?
Most clinicians follow the same sequence: confirm scope with their college, train, arrange an order and product access, then build a compliant practice.
- Confirm your scope. Check your college's guidance (CNO, CPSO or RCDSO) for cosmetic 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 to discuss your background, goals, dates and the right program.
- Pick your course and payment method. Choose a certification, masterclass or the preceptorship, and decide between paying upfront, four bi-weekly instalments or Humm financing.
- Train hands-on. Attend the course in Toronto on the dates you choose with Admissions.
- Set up orders and product access. RNs and RPNs need a client-specific order from an authorized provider under CNO's updated standards. CNO's guideline requires that all drugs, products and equipment used are Health Canada-approved.
- Market carefully. The CNO guideline says ads must not guarantee results or reference the therapeutic benefits of specific prescription drugs, and it restricts before-and-after photos and testimonials. The CPSO Advertising policy bars physicians from testimonials and references to a specific drug.
Does NAIMA help graduates find work?
NAIMA's FAQ says about two in three graduates of the 8-Day Preceptorship Program work at 3D Lifestyle Clinics or affiliated partner clinics across North America, typically starting part-time at one day a week and adding hours as they need less supervision. The preceptorship course page frames this as possible eligibility for part-time work, not a guarantee, and names 3D Lifestyle clinics in Vancouver and Coquitlam. Raise options near the GTA on your Admissions call.
Graduates also receive a complimentary NAIMA graduate membership with no membership fee. It includes a membership certificate, free access to all virtual live training with a certificate of participation, the newsletter, and email updates on internships, job opportunities, model calls and promotions.
How much does aesthetic training cost in Toronto, and how can you pay?
NAIMA tuition ranges from CAD $2,000 for the PRP Hair & Face Masterclass to CAD $9,995 for the 8-Day Preceptorship Program. The Neuromodulators Certification is CAD $2,500 and the Dermal Filler Certification is CAD $4,500.
Payment options listed on the site:
- Upfront payment of tuition.
- Four bi-weekly instalments (NAIMA FAQ).
- Humm financing: "Flexible financing up to $30,000" for tuition and materials, "0% interest rate on eligible loans," up to 5 years of equal monthly payments, early repayment without penalty, and a credit decision in "less than 7 minutes." Online card checkout does not submit a Humm application, so arrange it on your Admissions call. Humm confirms approval, rates and terms at application.
NAIMA's refund policy says students in Certification Courses get a full refund with written notice 30 days before the class starts. There is no partial refund policy. Enrolled students may reschedule to any course with 15 days' notice before the class begins.
Where is NAIMA's Toronto training held?
NAIMA trains at its "Toronto training location," 5 Clarence Sq, Toronto, ON M5V 1H1, with a local phone line of 416-671-9595. Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates before making travel arrangements.
For GTA clinicians, that usually means planning a commute by car or regional transit from Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Vaughan, Markham or Richmond Hill. Clinicians coming from outside Ontario typically fly into Toronto and book nearby accommodation once their dates are set.
About models: NAIMA provides live models for its neuromodulator, filler, preceptorship and PRP Hair & Face courses. The FAQ says students may also bring their own models. NAIMA runs a separate model call for members of the public who want to be treated during classes; it is not free, and applications are reviewed individually.
Should you train in Toronto or Kitchener-Waterloo?
If you are in the GTA, Toronto is usually the simpler choice: it is a short trip from most of the region and has a stated training location downtown. Every NAIMA course and masterclass is offered in both cities. Clinicians in Waterloo Region, Guelph, Cambridge or Hamilton may prefer Kitchener, where your venue details are confirmed when you book.
We compare both Ontario cities side by side in aesthetic training in Ontario: Toronto vs Kitchener-Waterloo. The same Ontario rules (CNO, CPSO, RCDSO) apply in both cities.
About the faculty
NAIMA lists 22 instructors. Your Admissions call confirms your instructor. Faculty listed on the site include:
- Maneesha Fraser, Head of NAIMA & Lead Aesthetics Trainer
- Dr. Inna Polyakov, Aesthetic Physician & Chief Medical Officer
- Dr. Jimmy Kwok, Clinical Assistant Professor and Masterclass Instructor, who leads the Bocox & Scrotum Tox Masterclass
- Dr. Daphne Uduji, Expert in Primary Care Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine
- Fozia Johri, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
- Dr. Shadi Amin Ranjbar, Program Coordinator, Eastern Canada
- Cosmetic Nurse Injectors including Vivian Hu, Parmida Morshad, Faith O. Igbinedion, Alona Slipchenko and Tala Afshsar
Frequently asked questions
How long is aesthetic training in Toronto?
At NAIMA, the Neuromodulators Certification runs 2 days, most masterclasses run 1 day, and the Dermal Filler Certification runs 2 days. The 8-Day Preceptorship Program is the longest option, with 2-week breaks between modules.
How much does Botox and filler training cost in Toronto?
NAIMA lists the Neuromodulators Certification at CAD $2,500 and the Dermal Filler Certification at CAD $4,500. The 8-Day Preceptorship Program, which covers both plus PRP and more, is CAD $9,995. Tuition is subject to change, so confirm on your Admissions call; Humm financing and four bi-weekly instalments are available.
Can RNs and RPNs in Ontario inject Botox (botulinum toxin)?
CNO guidance allows nurses to perform cosmetic injections 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.
Can estheticians take NAIMA courses and inject in Ontario?
NAIMA's eligibility is for licensed medical practitioners such as physicians, nurse practitioners, RNs, RPNs and LPNs. The Ontario government lists Botox and filler injections as controlled acts that esthetics training does not authorize. A training certificate does not authorize anyone to inject.
How do I find Toronto course dates?
Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates at naimaed.ca/admissions. Sessions run regularly and are listed at naimaed.ca/courses?city=Toronto, or call 416.623.8424.
Where is NAIMA's Toronto training location?
NAIMA trains at its Toronto training location, 5 Clarence Sq, Toronto, ON M5V 1H1. Book a call with Admissions to choose your dates before booking travel.
Do I need to bring my own models?
No. NAIMA provides live models for its neuromodulator, filler, preceptorship and PRP Hair & Face courses. The FAQ says students may also bring their own models if they wish.
Start your Toronto training
If you are a licensed clinician in Toronto or the wider GTA, start by reviewing the Neuromodulators Certification, Dermal Filler Certification or 8-Day Preceptorship Program. Then Book a call with Admissions to confirm eligibility and choose your Toronto dates, or call 416.623.8424 or email education@naimaed.ca.
