Rhode Island § 23-13.8-9 § 23-13.8-9. Scope of practice.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 23-13.8-9 — § 23-13.8-9. Scope of practice.

Rhode Island § 23-13.8-9

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-13.8Lactation Counselors Practice Act of 2024

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-13.8-9 (2026).

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§ 23-13.8-9. Scope of practice.
(a) A licensed lactation counselor must provide lactation counseling services within the
            scope of practice which will include, but not be limited to, referral, as appropriate,
            to a healthcare professional both as defined by the director through the promulgation
            of regulations. Furthermore, a licensed lactation counselor shall comply with the
            Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice; CLC, in accordance with "Scope of Practice
            for CLCsâ€�; ALC, in accordance with "Scope of Practice for ALCsâ€�; and/or a licensed
            lactation counselor shall limit the counselor's practice to demonstrated areas of
            competen

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§ 23-13.8-9. Scope of practice.

(a) A licensed lactation counselor must provide lactation counseling services within the scope of practice which will include, but not be limited to, referral, as appropriate, to a healthcare professional both as defined by the director through the promulgation of regulations. Furthermore, a licensed lactation counselor shall comply with the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice; CLC, in accordance with "Scope of Practice for CLCsâ€�; ALC, in accordance with "Scope of Practice for ALCsâ€�; and/or a licensed lactation counselor shall limit the counselor's practice to demonstrated areas of competence as documented by relevant professional education, training, and experience.

(b) A licensed lactation counselor shall conduct the counselor's professional activities in accordance with the "Scope of Practice for CLCs,â€� and/or "Scope of Practice for ALCsâ€�.