Latest ATCB News
Clarification on Recertification Standards Update: What Applies and When
We’ve received a number of questions recently about the updated recertification standards (announced in June of 2024), and we want to take a moment to clarify a few important points to avoid any further confusion. First, it’s important to...
Message from the President April 1, 2025
Dear Colleagues, As we progress in establishing independent operations, we are taking this opportunity to evaluate art therapy and credentialing. We are focusing on how the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) can set the standard for professional...
Updates to the Registration Standards for the Provisional and Registration Credentials.
Important Update: We’ve corrected a requirement listed on this page as of April 9, 2025. Please review the updated criteria carefully if you viewed this page before that date.Registration Standards Updates After completing the job analysis in 2022...
ATCB Seeks Public Members for Board of Directors
The Art Therapy Credentials Board Inc. (ATCB) is seeking nominations of highly qualified leaders to fill two (2) Public Member positions on its Board of Directors, which is comprised of art therapy clinicians and educators. This role offers a...
Public Commentary: Art Therapy Credential Board Code governing Standards of Practice, Eligibility for and Regulation of Credentials, and Disciplinary Procedures
Dear Colleagues, ATCB is dedicated to continual improvement and elevating the professionalism of the art therapy field in the eyes of the public and state licensures to the level of other medical and mental health professionals. The ATCB is...
Final Call to be a Subject Matter Expert for ATCBE Standards 2025
Standard setting is a systematic method for determining a passing score on an exam. It is a formal process that involves establishing a performance standard, such as a passing score. The goal is to identify a score that reflects the performance...
Call for Subject Matter Experts: Item Writing and Reviewing
Item writing and reviewing are essential components of the exam development process that involves subject matter experts (SMEs) writing and reviewing test questions or items for future use on the ATCBE examination. These items are crafted to ensure...
Changes to Inactive Status Beginning June 2024
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...
ATCB’s Shift to Self-Management: Organization Restructuring
A major shift is underway for the ATCB as we transition from external management to self-management. Our Board of Directors and special committees are committed to building a new headquarters and enhancing ATCB's operations. We are conducting an...
A message from the President
Dear Colleague, In 2023, the ATCB shifted from employing a management company for its operations and affairs to self-management. The Board of Directors and various special committees are diligently constructing new headquarters and refining...