Also called: Cut Man
Stops bleeding and treats swelling on fighters between rounds.
A cutman wraps fighters' hands before a bout, then has 60 seconds between rounds to stop bleeding and shrink swelling with ice and a cold metal tool. A good cutman can keep a fighter in a fight.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Learning hands-on from an experienced cutman for about a year, then getting licensed by the state athletic commission where required.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. Tiny.
Low risk for 10 years. Treating cuts and swelling in 60 seconds between rounds is hands-on work.
Classes: Health science CTE, Biology, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-9099.
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