Linda Norton presenting from the stage at a Motion Rehab Expo.

Education Session

Choosing the “Right” Therapeutic Support Surface

Victoria, Nanaimo & Courtenay, BC

Join Motion’s Linda Norton for the education session, Choosing the “Right” Therapeutic Support Surface.

Therapeutic support surface options are endless: low air loss, alternating air, multi-zoned, foam, gel, active, reactive – and it can be overwhelming to select the “right” therapeutic support surface for an individual client. During this workshop, participants will explore the latest research and best practice recommendations for the selection of therapeutic support surfaces and apply this information in their clinical setting.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Differentiate between active and reactive therapeutic support surfaces
  • List at least 3 potential risks associated with therapeutic support surface features
  • Describe how active and reactive support surfaces manage the forces that lead to pressure injuries
  • Describe the clinical factors that drive the selection of a therapeutic support surface for an individual
  • Select the “right” therapeutic support surface in 2 clinical scenarios

Motion is an IACET accredited provider of CEUs. This workshop is eligible for 0.1 CEUs.
For more information about CEUs and how to obtain them, please email learning@motioncares.ca.

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Victoria event details

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location:  2400 Arbutus Rd, Victoria, BC V8N 1V7 – Main Auditorium

Lunch provided.

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If you have any questions regarding the event, don’t hesitate to contact our team at learning@motioncares.ca.

Nanaimo event details

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location:  Bowen Clubhouse, 500 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1Z7

Lunch provided.

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If you have any questions regarding the event, don’t hesitate to contact our team at learning@motioncares.ca.

Courtenay event details

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location:  411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 6C6 – Soroptomist Lounge

Refreshments provided.

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If you have any questions regarding the event, don’t hesitate to contact our team at learning@motioncares.ca.

Registration closes Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Speaker Bio

Linda Norton M. Sc.CH, Ph.D, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Linda is an Occupational Therapist who has been involved with the prescription of mobility devices
for over 20 years. It is her diverse experience in various settings, including hospital, community,
and industry and experience in various roles including clinician, educator, manager, and
researcher, that give Linda a unique perspective.

She has completed her Bachelor’s degree in
Occupational Therapy, her Master’s degree in Community Health, and a PhD in Occupational
Science.

Currently, Linda is a co-director and faculty member of the International Interprofessional Wound
Care Course and is a faculty member of the Advanced Health Care Practice – Wound Healing
program at Western University. Linda regularly presents workshops and webinars across Canada
and is the Director, Learning and Clinical Education for Motion.

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