§ 23-13-8-9

(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'. History of Section.P.L. 2024, ch. 278, § 1, effective June 25, 2024; P.L. 2024, ch. 279, § 1, effective June 25, 2024.