As an LVT, I am completely opposed to non licensed personnel being allowed to place IV catheters in patients. The placement, care and maintenance of peripheral and central venous catheters is something that licensed technicians are trained for and is also something that is very important in hospitalized patients. Improperly or inappropriately placed catheters can cause localized or systemic harm to the patient and that is something that should be done by someone who can be held accountable for that action. Someone who is not licensed has nothing to lose if their lack of training or attention to detail causes harm to that patient.