Aug 3, 2024 | Credential Updates
Notice: Reinstatement of Inactive Credentials
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: The reinstatement fee is $250, effective July 1, 2024.
Permanent Inactivation: If a credential is not reinstated within one year of becoming inactive, the credential (and assigned credential number) will be permanently inactive.
The ATCB will not hold onto personal data in inactive portals greater than one year to meet data security and privacy regulations.
Annual Renewal & Board Recertification
The Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) credential year runs from July 1 – June 30. The windows for completing annual renewal and five-year board recertification are from April 1 – June 30.
Grace Period: A complimentary 30-day grace period (July 1 – July 30) is provided for those who did not complete renewal or recertification by June 30. Any credential not renewed by this time will become inactive. Any board certification not recertified will no longer be valid.
Inactive Credentials
Reinstatement
If a credential has become inactive, it can be reinstated. The following credentials are eligible for reinstatement:
Click HERE to review the reinstatement process
Loss of Board Certification
Board certification is a certification, not a credential. The only way to maintain certification is through the recertification process at the end of a five-year certification cycle or by retaking the ATCBE exam every five years.
If the five-year certification cycle has ended and a recertification application was not submitted, the BC distinction will no longer be valid. If recertification was not completed, you have the following options:
- Appeal to the Board of Appeals to reopen the recertification application. Appeal information is outlined here.
- Retake the ATCBE exam. The application for this is located in MyATCB portals. If the exam fee creates a financial hardship, contact the ATCB National Office for consideration by the Board of Directors.
Mar 29, 2024 | Credential Updates
***The above photo is an EXAMPLE of how the changes will be reflected in MyATCB portals. All ATR with BC distinction should refer to the expiration dates reflected in their specific portals ***
The ATCB has split the ATR and 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 20, 2024 | Credential Updates, Exam News, Latest News, News
Changes to ATR Requirements
Effective 12:00 AM EST on July 1, 2024, all new ATR applicants must be ATR-P in good standing and meet the registration standards.
The ATCB will allow a grace period for all ATR applications submitted before July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST. These applications must be completed by June 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.
Application Requirements:
- Official Academic Transcript
- Verification of Post-Education Experience
- Three References
Incomplete ATR applications after this deadline will automatically convert to ATR-P applications.
Credential Retirement Ending
Effective July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST, the ATCB will no longer offer credential retirement.
Key Updates:
- “Annual Retired” credentials must convert to “Lifetime Retired” or be reinstated by June 30, 2024.
- “Lifetime Retired” credentials can be reinstated no later than June 30, 2025.
- After July 1, 2025, permanently retired credentials will require a new application under current ATCB standards.
Changes to Reinstatement of Inactive Credentials
Effective July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST, inactive credentials will have one year (July 1 – June 30) to be reinstated.
Reinstatement Policy:
- Reinstatement fee: $250
- Failure to reinstate within one year results in permanent inactive status.
- Each credential can be reinstated up to three times.
- All reinstatement applications remain valid for six months.
Appeals Policy
Appeals must be submitted within 30 days of receiving notice of inactive status, credential denial, or certification changes.
Following the expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023, the final opportunity to appeal pandemic-related credential impacts is March 16, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST.
Appeals will be reviewed at the first quarterly meeting of 2024.
Verifications
The ATCB provides official verification of:
- Exam Scores
- Credential Standing
- Supervision Hours
A $25 fee applies to verification requests. Requests must include the original name used on the application or examination and must be submitted via the MyATCB portal.
ATCB Examination
The ATCB Examination Administration Policy provides candidates with:
- A six-month testing window.
- Testing at an approved center or via remote proctoring.
- Up to three testing attempts per calendar year*.
*A 90-day waiting period applies between exam attempts.
Candidates applying for state licensure should use the State Licensure application in the MyATCB portal and provide an authorization-to-test letter from the state board.
The ATCBE is required for licensure in Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, and New York.
All exam applications are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Updating Changes to the ATCB
As per the Code of Ethics, Standards, and Conduct (Section 3.2.2), credential holders must notify the ATCB within 60 days of:
- Changes to name, address, or phone number.
- Filing of an indictment, charge, or complaint (excluding traffic offenses).
- Litigation involving allegations of professional negligence or misconduct.
Important: Contact details must be updated in the MyATCB portal. The ATCB is not responsible for credential impacts due to outdated information.
Ethics issues should be reported immediately by completing the Statement of Conduct Compliance Form.
Jan 30, 2024 | Credential Updates, News
Effective July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST, the ATCB will discontinue the current ATR application process.
As of July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST, individuals must first obtain ATR-P status to become an ATR. This change applies only to new ATR applicants and does not impact current ATR credential holders.
The ATCB will allow a grandfathering period for all ATR applications submitted before July 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM EST:
- If an applicant is collecting supervision hours and does not hold an 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 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 ATR application not completed by June 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST, will automatically convert to an 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 ATR requirements, contact the ATCB Executive Director, LeeAnn Mandrillo, at leeann@atcb.org.
Jul 25, 2021 | Credential Updates
NOTICE:
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: The reinstatement fee is $250, effective July 1, 2024.
Permanent Inactivation: 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. If a credential is not reinstated within one year of becoming inactive, it (and its assigned credential number) will be permanently inactive.
Reinstatements Available for ATR, ATR-P, and ATCS Credentials Only
Board Certification (BC) is not a credential—it is a certification.
For missed recertification of board certification, please refer to the information outlined in the ATR-BC Recertification FAQ.
Credential Reinstatement Information
The ATCB credential year runs from July 1 to June 30. Before each new credential year, credential holders must complete an ethics and credential holder attestation as part of the renewal process. An email alert is sent when renewals open, and all renewals must be completed through MYATCB to ensure compliance with the Code governing Standards of Practice, Eligibility for and Regulation of Credentials, and Disciplinary Procedures
Grace Period: If the renewal is not completed by the due date, there is a 30-day grace period from July 1 – July 31 to complete it. A $30 late fee will apply. Any credential without an updated ethics attestation by July 31 at 11:59 PM EST will become inactive.
Reinstatement Process
If a credential becomes inactive, a reinstatement application must be completed.
To Return to Active Status:
- Complete the reinstatement application via MYATCB.
- Pay the $250 reinstatement fee.
- Submit a letter from a current ATCB credential holder endorsing the applicant’s return to active status. The letter must attest that the applicant has reviewed and agrees to abide by the Code governing Standards of Practice, Eligibility for and Regulation of Credentials, and Disciplinary Procedures. This letter should be uploaded with the reinstatement application.
Reinstatement applications undergo the same ethics review process as all ATCB applications. The reinstatement fee covers the ethics review, national registry relisting, administrative costs, and the annual renewal fee.
Fee Waiver Requests: Credential holders facing financial hardship may request a fee waiver. Contact LeeAnn Mandrillo for assistance. All fee waivers require board approval.
Click here for step-by-step instructions on completing reinstatements.
Board Certification & Reinstatement
If an ATR-BC credential holder’s ATR was not renewed and became inactive during the board certification cycle, the BC distinction can resume once the ATR is reinstated.
However, if both the ATR renewal and board certification (BC) recertification were missed, the reinstatement process only applies to the ATR. Additional information about board certification recertification is available here.
Appealing Credential Inactivation
Credential holders may appeal the inactivation of a credential by submitting a formal request to the ATCB Board of Appeals. However, appeals will not be considered for challenges to established deadlines and processes outlined in the credential requirements and ATCB communications, unless there is cause.
All appeal requests must be submitted following the appeal guidelines and requirements can be found here. Please review them before submitting an appeal.
For more information, go to the FAQs page and review the Reinstatement FAQs.
