Title 23, Title 23 and Safety

(a) Upon due notice and hearing in accordance with chapter 35 of title 42 (“administrative procedures”), and the provisions of this chapter, any violation pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, may be cause for denial, revocation, or suspension of license or for imposing a f…

All hearings and reviews required pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be held in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and chapter 35 of title 42 (“administrative procedures”).

As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Care extender” means an individual with lived experience who provides family navigation, care coordination, and peer support services to individuals. (2) “Department” means the Rhode Is…

(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 li…

An applicant for licensure as a lactation counselor shall: (1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; (2) Successfully complete an academic and practice program in lactation counseling; (3) Pass the examination offered by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice of CLC and/o…

In order to apply for licensure as a lactation counselor, an applicant shall submit the following on forms provided by the department: (1) A completed application including, but not limited to: name, address, date of birth, social security number, telephone number, and email addr…

In order to apply for a license by endorsement, an applicant shall submit the following on forms provided by the department: (1) A completed application including, but not limited to: name, address, date of birth, social security number, telephone number, and email address; (2) A…

A license as a lactation counselor shall be issued to an applicant who meets the relevant requirements for licensure as required by this chapter.

(a) The license of every person licensed in accordance with this chapter shall expire on January 31 of the next odd-numbered year following the issuance of the lactation counselor’s license. (b) In order to renew a license, the licensee shall file a renewal application with the d…

(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. Fu…