Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 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”.