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.
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:
- Email: jfairley@onet.rti.org
- Phone: 877-233-7348, ext. 172
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.