Can non-licensed person start an IV?

WOW--the MA that pushed Demerol---thats scary. Im currently an LPN--in school for RN and cant push IV meds PERIOD (Nurse Practice Act) and wouldnt want to without the proper training to counteract the effects (MA). I dont so much agree with the statement of anyone can do anything the MD asks--because if something happens you can still be held liable for the damage thats done and if brought to court, you cant just say--"Well, the MD told me to". I used to work for a Perinatologist who also did advising for Malpractice Court Cases---I learned ALOT from him in the CYA ballfield. Basically, what I learned from him is to act as if every patients chart will be taken to court some day and you will have to testify as to what you did and why--and make sure that information is there so that you can explain it thoroughly. Made us work a little harder--but probably would save our butts in court if needed.

I suppose a MA or the like can take a class to become IV certified, but not actually be licensed.