The Motion Rehab Expo is a complimentary full-day education and networkingevent with presentations by leading healthcare professionals and equipment suppliers.
If you have any questions regarding the event, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at thunderbay@motioncares.ca.
Round robin presentations – Adult and pediatric streamsTrial & review the latest and greatest in rehab mobility, seating & home accessibility productsGuest speaker Linda Norton, M.Sc.CH, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.) presenting on Prescriptions through an Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) lens: Promoting awareness, enhancing choice and limiting biasComplimentary lunch & refreshmentsFree parking
*Motion is an accredited provider of continuing education and training through the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Attendees to the keynote presentation who complete a knowledge check (quiz) and evaluation will receive a recognized Certified Education Unit (CEU).
Note: this date is subject to change based on capacity limits.
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM – Attendee registration
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM – Land Acknowledgement, introductions & housekeeping
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM – Guest Speaker: Linda Norton, M.Sc.CH, Ph.D., OT Reg. (presenation topic to be determined)
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM – Break
10:00 AM- 12:00 PM – Round robin presentations
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM – Lunch break & prize draws
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM – Round robin presentations
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM – Break
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Round robin presentations
4:00 PM – 4:10 PM – Closing
Linda is an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about the prevention and management of pressure injuries. 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 the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course through the University of Toronto, a Master’s in Community Health focusing on pressure injury prevention and a Ph.D. in Occupational Science focusing on chronic wounds. Her research focused on how health care providers identify and address lifestyle factors for clients with chronic wounds.
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.
Disclaimer: The Presenter is an employee of a vendor who has a financial interest in selling accessibility and mobility products.
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