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1 Definition of Terms
2 Relevant Documents
This POD is governed by the following Concordia University policies, SOPs, and PODs:
• PC-SOP-GA-007 “General Access to PERFORM Centre”.
• PC-SOP-GA-009 “Emergency Response Procedures at the PERFORM Centre”.
• PC-SOP-CP-001 “Cardio-Pulmonary Suite – Access, Use, and Training of
Personnel”.
• PC-POD-GA-001 “PERFORM Centre Booking System for Facilities and
Equipment”.
3 Introduction
3.1 Background
Body composition can be assessed using various techniques from field to more clinical
tests. The ImpediMed SFB7 is a portable battery powered device that offers a rapid,
reliable, non-invasive, and cost effective means of measuring body composition (i.e. fat-
Standard Operating
Procedure (SOP)
SOP’s at PERFORM are any operating document that require a
full review process and approval by the SD.
PERFORM operating
document (POD)
Operating documents that are specific to an instrument or
technique that require approval by area managers.
Protocol
Methods that are developed by users on specific
instruments/equipment
Users
Person using space or equipment at the PERFORM
Centre that has received adequate technical and safety
training.
Supervisor
Knowledgeable person regarding all or an aspect of a project or
program and is familiar with PERFORM’s best practices, that is
responsible for ensuring that users conduct their activities in a
safe manner and within scope of the project.
PERFORM Employees Concordia employee that has been assigned to PERFORM.