The more tasks that are opened up to nonlicensed techs makes those of us that are licensed less respected in the profession. Would you allow a nonregistered nurse to place a catheter in a person? In this profession we need technicians to want to be licensed and if there is no drive to do so then why are any of us licensed? I feel this would greatly hinder the progress that our profession has been trying to make. If these individuals want to do more then they should go through the school and training like the rest of us! I worked full time at a vet clinic and went to a distance education program at the same time. It can be done!