Section 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 CLCs"; ALC, in accordance with "Scope of Practice for ALCs"; 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," and/or "Scope of Practice for ALCs".R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-13.8-9
Added by 2024 Pub. Laws, ch. 278,§ 1, eff. 6/25/2024.Added by 2024 Pub. Laws, ch. 279,§ 1, eff. 6/25/2024.