Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 216 - Department of health
Chapter 40 - Professional licensing and facility regulation
Subchapter 05 - Professional Licensing
Part 27 - Licensing of Lactation Consultants (216-RICR-40-05-27)
Section 216-RICR-40-05-27.4 - Qualifications

Universal Citation: 216 RI Code of Rules 40 05 27.4

Current through September 18, 2024

27.4.1 General Licensure Requirements

A. No person can practice as a lactation consultant or represent himself or herself as being able to practice as a lactation consultant in Rhode Island unless the person is licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Act and these Regulations.

B. Exemptions to the requirements of the Act and these Regulations are pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws 23-13.6-4.

C. Supervision.
1. A licensed lactation consultant shall exercise sound judgment and shall provide care within the scope of practice or guidelines in the performance of his or her duties. A licensed lactation consultant is permitted to supervise the following:
a. Licensed lactation consultants;

b. Students, interns, or persons preparing for practice as a lactation consultant;

c. Care extenders and other team members as appropriate; and

d. Volunteers.

2. A licensed lactation consultant cannot delegate any of the following tasks to individuals under their supervision, who are not a licensed lactation consultant:
a. Initiation, planning, adjustment, modification, or performance of lactation care and services requiring the skills or judgment of a licensed lactation consultant;

b. Acting on behalf of a licensed lactation consultant in any matter related to providing lactation care and services which requires decision making or professional judgment.

27.4.2 Qualification for Licensure

A. An applicant for licensure as a lactation consultant shall:
1. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;

2. Successfully complete an academic and practical program in lactation that is accredited by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners;

3. Pass the examination for board certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant offered by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, or any successor organization; and

4. Currently be board certified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

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