1. Hematology
By Leah Anderson R2

2. What is Hematology???
Hematology is the study of blood and blood conditions
The conditions my include:
Red blood cells
white blood cells
bone marrow
Blood vessels
Lymph nodes
Spleen
Proteins involved in blood clotting

3. Jobs in this field
Phlebotomists – draw the blood from patients, organizes and labels it appropriately, and works with a medical lab.
Medical Laboratory Technician – Medical laboratory technician is someone that analyzes bodily fluid including blood. They provide assistance to physicians and can treat illnesses.
Nurses – One of the huge differences between Nurses and phlebotomists is that a Nurse has a much wider range of responsibilities, drawing blood is one of them.

4. Education
Hematologist - There are extensive educational requirement for hematologists. They must complete medical school and gain a license. They must receive an advanced degree in hematology. Hematologists may go on a specialization beyond hematology. The Educational requirements could be lengthy but sometimes taking up to ten years.
Phlebotomists – This is considered one of the fastest growing fields in the medical field due to how quick the schoolings goes. About a year or less is required.
Medical Tech – A hands on program is required, you must complete some certification, or receive an associate’s degree. Typically about two years to complete.
Nurses – To draw blood one must be a RN or a LPN under the supervision of an RN. About 2 years, or a bachelors degree in nursing which is 4 years.

5. Colleges for a hematologist
Harvard University, Harvard Medical School
Cambridge, Massachusetts
$45,050
University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine
San Francisco, California
$65,980
University of Washington, School of Medicine
Seattle, Washington
$25,948
Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
$52,170

6. The demand The demand for a hematologist is expected to grow 40%
A phlebotomist is expected to grow about 25% from 2016 to 2026
The demand for a lab tech is expected to grow about 14% from 2016 to2026
A registered nurse is expected to grow about 15% from 2016 to 2026

7. Income Hematologists can expect to receive about $235,929 per year.
Phlebotomist – Can expect to receive about $32,230
Lab tech - Can expect to receive about $51,770
Registered Nurse – Can expect to receive about $68,450

8. Day in the life

9. References http://www.hematology.org/Patients/Blood-Disorders.aspx