§ 23-13.8-2 — § 23-13.8-2. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 23-13.8-2

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 23: Health and Safety
• Ch. 23-13.8: Lactation Counselors Practice Act of 2024

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§ 23-13.8-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings:

(1) "Care extender� means an individual with lived experience who provides family navigation, care coordination, and peer support services to individuals.

(2) "Department� means the Rhode Island department of health.

(3) "Director� means the director of the Rhode Island department of health, or designee.

(4) "Lactation counselor� means an individual who holds current certification from the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice as a certified lactation counselor (CLC) or an advanced lactation consultant (ALC) after demonstrating appropriate education and competency and passing a criterion-referenced examination.

(5) "Practice� means rendering or offering to render any lactation counseling services based on the scope of work practice as a licensed lactation counselor, as defined in regulations, which includes lactation counseling services provided to any individual, family, or group of individuals.

Legislative History

P.L. 2024, ch. 278, § 1, effective June 25, 2024; P.L. 2024, ch. 279, § 1, effective June 25, 2024.