Rhode Island § 23-13.8-3 § 23-13.8-3. Licensure requirements.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 23-13.8-3 — § 23-13.8-3. Licensure requirements.

Rhode Island § 23-13.8-3

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-13.8Lactation Counselors Practice Act of 2024

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-13.8-3 (2026).

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§ 23-13.8-3. Licensure requirements.
(a) No individual shall practice unless the individual is licensed in accordance with
            the provisions of this chapter.
         
(b) A licensed lactation counselor shall provide lactation counseling services within
            the scope of practice in the performance of the counselor's duties.
         
(c) A licensed lactation counselor is authorized to supervise the following individuals:
         
(1) Licensed lactation counselor;
         
(2) Students, interns, or individuals preparing for practice as a lactat

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§ 23-13.8-3. Licensure requirements.

(a) No individual shall practice unless the individual is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(b) A licensed lactation counselor shall provide lactation counseling services within the scope of practice in the performance of the counselor's duties.

(c) A licensed lactation counselor is authorized to supervise the following individuals:

(1) Licensed lactation counselor;

(2) Students, interns, or individuals preparing for practice as a lactation counselor;

(3) Care extenders and other team members as appropriate; and

(4) Volunteers.

(d) A licensed lactation counselor shall not delegate any of their duties or responsibilities to any individual under their supervision who is not a licensed lactation counselor.