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.
Jan 30, 2024 | Credential Updates, Exam News, Latest News, News
Changes to Registered Art Therapist (ATR℠) Requirements
Effective 12:00 AM EST on July 1, 2024, all new Registered Art Therapist (ATR℠) applicants must be ATR-P® in good standing and meet the registration standards.
The Art Therapy Credentials Board (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 Provisional Registered Art Therapist (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:
- Art Therapy Credentials Board Exam (ATCBE®) 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 Exam®
The Art Therapy Credentials Board Exam (ATCBE®) 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.
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 Art Therapy Credentials Board (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 are an option available for Registered Art Therapist (ATR℠), Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P®), and Art Therapy Credentialed Supervisor℠ (ATCS℠) Credentials Only
Board Certified Registered Art Therapist® (ATR-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.
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.
Board Certification & Reinstatement
If a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist℠ (ATR-BC®) credential holder’s Registered Art Therapist (ATR℠) was not renewed and became inactive during the board certification cycle, the Board Certification (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.
