Apr 2, 2024 | Latest News, News
MyATCB℠ Portal Updates
Updates for Board Certified Registered Art Therapist℠ (ATR-BC®) Credential Holders
The Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠) has separated the ATR℠ and BC into distinct management portals:
- The annual renewal application is now in the ATR℠ portal.
- The recertification application and CE tracker are in the Board Certification portal.*
*Recertification applications are available only when the ATR-BC® five-year certification cycle is ending.
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Annual Renewal of Credentials
Notice!
The annual renewal period for the credential year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 begins on April 1, 2024.
The following credentials must be renewed to remain active:
- Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P®)
- Registered Art Therapist (ATR℠)
- Art Therapy Credentialed Supervisor℠ (ATCS)
Notifications and reminders will be sent to the email listed in MyATCB℠ portals. Please ensure your contact information is up to date.
Annual renewal applications open April 1, 2024 and close on June 30, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST. A 30-day grace period in July allows late renewals, but a $30 late fee applies in addition to the $100 annual maintenance fee.
Credentials not renewed by July 31, 2024, will become inactive and require reinstatement.
Learn more about credential maintenance.
Board Recertification
Notice!
ATR-BC® credential holders with a board certification cycle of July 1, 2019 – July 1, 2024 must complete recertification by July 1, 2024 to extend their certification for another five years.
Recertification applications are available in the Board Certification portal within MyATCB, opening April 1, 2024 and closing on June 30, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST.
Important: CE trackers in the Board Certification portal are not recertification applications.
- Annual ATR℠ renewal must be completed first.
- Once ATR℠ renewal is completed, the recertification application becomes available.
A 30-day grace period in July allows late recertification, with a $30 late fee in addition to the $100 annual recertification fee.
Failure to recertify by the end of the certification cycle will invalidate the Board Certification (BC) distinction.
Learn more about board certification requirements.
Reminder: Changes to ATR℠, Retirement, and Reinstatement
Effective July 1, 2024, updates will apply to:
- Registered Art Therapist® Credential (ATR℠)
- Retiring credentials
- Reinstating inactive credentials
Review the full details of these changes on the ATCB℠ website.
Occupational Information Network (O*NET®)
The O*NET Data Collection Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, is seeking input from expert Art Therapists. As a free resource for job seekers, employers, educators, and students, O*NET provides vital occupational data.
O*NET Description of Art Therapists: Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients’ physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.
Who Qualifies as an O*NET Expert?
- At least one year of professional experience as an Art Therapist.
- A minimum of five years combined experience in practice, training, teaching, or supervising art therapists.
- Active engagement in the field and U.S.-based.
How to Participate
If you meet these criteria, contact Jessica Fairley at RTI International, the O*NET data collection contractor:
Participation Incentive
A randomly selected group of experts will be invited to complete questionnaires. Those who participate will receive:
- A $40 VISA gift code
- An oak-framed Certificate of Appreciation from the U.S. Department of Labor
We encourage credential holders to contribute to ensuring accurate, up-to-date information about the art therapy profession.
Updating Changes to the ATCB
As stated in the Code of Ethics, Standards, and Conduct (Section 3.2.2), credential holders must notify the ATCB℠ within 60 days of any of the following:
- Change in name, address, or phone number.
- Filing of an indictment, charge, or complaint (excluding traffic offenses) with any legal or regulatory authority.
- Any litigation involving allegations of professional negligence or misconduct, including final judgments, dismissals, deferred adjudications, convictions, guilty pleas, or disciplinary sanctions.
Important: Credential holders must update contact information in their MyATCB℠ portal to ensure they receive important communications. The ATCB℠ is not responsible for credential impacts due to incorrect contact information.
Ethics issues should be reported immediately to ethics@atcb.org rather than waiting for annual renewal.
View MyATCB℠ portal FAQs on the ATCB℠ website.
Mar 29, 2024 | Credential Updates
***The above photo is an EXAMPLE of how the changes will be reflected in MyATCB℠ portals. All Registered Art Therapist (ATR℠) with Board Certified (BC) distinction should refer to the expiration dates reflected in their specific portals ***
The Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠) has split the Registered Art Therapist (ATR℠) and Board Certified Registered Art Therapist℠ (ATR-BC®) into separate management portals.
- All annual renewal applications are located in the ATR℠ portal.
- All recertification applications and CE trackers are located in the Board Certification portal.*
*Recertification applications are available only when the ATR℠ with BC distinction five-year certification cycle is ending.
FAQs and directions on completing renewals, recertification, and other MyATCB℠ processes are here.
Feb 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Effective July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST, all inactive credentials will have one year (July 1 – June 30) to complete the reinstatement process and restore the credential to active status.
Reinstatement Fee:
Effective July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST, the reinstatement fee is $250.
If a credential is not reinstated within one year of becoming inactive, the credential (and assigned credential number) will be permanently inactive. To comply with data privacy and protection regulations, the ATCB℠ will not hold personally identifiable information in MyATCB℠ portals for inactive credentials for longer than one year. Anyone wishing to practice art therapy with an ATCB℠ credential that is permanently inactive must reapply under the credential standards in effect at the time of application.
Reinstatement Policy
- All reinstatement applications are valid for six months from the date of submission.
- A credential may be reinstated a maximum of three times.
Jan 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Effective July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST, the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠) will discontinue the retirement of credentials. Credential holders who wish to use an ATCB℠ credential to practice art therapy must maintain an active credential. This change aligns with NCCA accreditation requirements and supports ATCB’s mission to protect the public by ensuring competent and ethical practice in art therapy.
Impact on Current Credential Holders
Current “Annual Retired” and “Lifetime Retired” credential holders will be affected by this change.
- Annual Retired credentials must be converted to Lifetime Retired or reinstated by June 30, 2024, at 11:59 AM EST. Requests must be made to the ATCB℠ Executive Director, LeeAnn Mandrillo.
- Lifetime Retired credentials can be reinstated no later than June 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.
Credential holders who wish to reinstate must notify ATCB℠ Executive Director, LeeAnn Mandrillo.
Renewal and Recertification
Once removed from retirement, the credential must be renewed under the standard renewal process. If the credential carries the Board Certified Registered Art Therapist℠ (ATR-BC®) distinction, recertification must also be completed according to standard procedures.
Final Deadline for Retired Credentials
- Annual Retired credentials not reinstated by July 1, 2025, will become inactive.
- Any credential retired after July 1, 2025, will remain permanently retired. Individuals wishing to practice art therapy with a retired credential will need to apply for a new credential under current ATCB℠ standards.
Jan 30, 2024 | Credential Updates, News
Effective July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST, the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB℠) will discontinue the current Registered Art Therapist (ATR℠) application process.
As of July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST, individuals must first obtain Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P®) status to become an ATR℠. This change applies only to new Registered Art Therapist (ATR℠) applicants and does not impact current ATR℠ credential holders.
The ATCB℠ will allow a grandfathering period for all Registered Art Therapist (ATR℠) applications submitted before July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST:
- If an applicant is collecting supervision hours and does not hold an Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P®) credential, they must submit an ATR℠ application before July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST for those hours to be accepted.
- Alternatively, individuals may apply for Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P®) status instead.
- The ATCB℠ will accept supervision hours from the date of application submission.
Application Requirements
A completed application must meet the Registration Standards and include:
- Official Academic Transcript
- Verification of Post-Education Experience
- Three Professional References
Any Registered Art Therapist (ATR℠) application not completed by June 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST, will automatically convert to an Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P®) application.
Annual Credential Assessment
The ATCB℠ reviews credential and certification programs annually. Any further changes resulting from this assessment will be communicated promptly.
Need Assistance?
Please review the FAQs for more details. For further clarification about Registered Art Therapist (ATR℠) requirements, contact the ATCB.
