Effective July 1, 2024, at 12:00am EST, the ATCB is ending the current ATR application. 

As of July 1, 2024, 12:00am EST, one must become an ATR-P to become an ATR. This is only for NEW ATR applicants, not current ATR credentials holders. 

The ATCB will allow a grandfathering period for all ATR applications submitted before July 1, 2024, 12:00am EST. All ATR applications submitted BEFORE July 1, 2024, 12:00am EST, must be completed by June 30, 2025, 11:59pm EST. A completed application must meet the Registration Standards and have the following items submitted and approved:

• Official Academic Transcript
• Verification of Post-Education Experience
• References *(3)

Any ATR application not completed by June 30, 2025, 11:59pm EST, will revert to an ATR-P application.

The ATCB assesses the credential and certification programs annually. Any additional changes required as a result of this assessment will be communicated promptly.

Please review the FAQ’s. Should you have a question or need clarity about the ATR requirements contact the ATCB Executive Director LeeAnn. She can be contacted at leeann@atcb.org