Gentle Touch Academy

Phlebotomy Training Course Program Description

Offered by Gentle Touch Mobile Phlebotomy LLC

Our Phlebotomy Training Course is a hands-on, educational program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter the healthcare field as professional phlebotomists. Delivered by an experienced mobile phlebotomy company, this course offers the unique advantage of real-world, on-site instruction across Philadelphia and surrounding areas.


The curriculum integrates classroom theory with mobile clinical experience, preparing students to perform safe and accurate blood draws in a variety of healthcare and community settings. Instruction emphasizes anatomy and physiology, specimen handling, infection control, professional ethics, and patient communication.

Phlebotomy Training Course Overview

  • Location: Philadelphia, PA (Mobile Classroom and Clinical Sites)
  • Duration: 120 Clock Hours (8–10 Weeks)
  • 80 Hours – Theory
  • 40 Hours – Clinicals
  • Instructional Format: Hybrid (In-Person Theory + On-Site Clinicals)
  • Instructor(s): Certified Phlebotomy Technician(s) with field experience
  • Class Options: Day and Evening Classes Available
Module Topics Covered Hours
Module 1: Introduction to Phlebotomy Role of the phlebotomist, healthcare systems, scope of practice, lab structure 4
Module 2: Anatomy & Physiology Circulatory, lymphatic, integumentary, and other systems related to venipuncture 6
Module 4: Infection Control & Safety OSHA guidelines, PPE, hand hygiene, bloodborne pathogens, biohazard protocols 6
Module 5: Legal & Ethical Considerations HIPAA, informed consent, scope of practice, patient rights, ethics 4
Module 6: Phlebotomy Equipment & Supplies Needles, collection tubes, order of draw, lancets, tourniquets, labeling 6
Module 7: Venipuncture Procedures Patient ID, site selection, equipment setup, draw techniques, post-draw care 10
Module 8: Capillary Collection Procedures Fingerstick and heelstick techniques, special populations 4
Module 9: Specimen Handling & Processing Labeling, transport, storage, rejection criteria, chain of custody 6
Module 10: Special Collections & Challenges Pediatric, geriatric, bariatric, and hard-to-draw patients, timed draws 6
Module 11: Patient Interaction & Communication Professionalism, cultural sensitivity, patient concerns 4
Module 12: Certification Exam Preparation AMT RPT exam format, practice tests, study tips 6
Module 13: Clinical Practicum (Mobile-Based) Hands-on draws under supervision (minimum 50 venipunctures, 10 capillary sticks)* 48

Program Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Government-issued photo ID
  • CPR/BLS certification (included or must be completed before clinicals)
  • Required vaccinations or titers (based on clinical site policy)

Upon successful course completion, students will receive:

  • Certificate of Completion
  • Documented proof of venipuncture and capillary sticks


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