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MyATCB Credentialing System Update
The Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) is currently in the final phase of review and data migration for the new MyATCB credentialing system. The system is not live yet. A formal launch announcement will be issued once the transition is complete...
Update: New MyATCB System
We are actively working to bring the new MyATCB system online as quickly as possible while ensuring it is implemented carefully and correctly. Our priority is to deliver a system that is stable, secure, and reliable from day one. That said, the...
Preparing for the New MyATCB System: Important Transition Information
ATCB is preparing to introduce a modernized MyATCB credentialing management system as part of our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan. This transition reflects our continued commitment to protecting the public through clear, reliable, and consistently applied...
A Message from the ATCB President (July 30, 2025)
A New Credentialing Year Begins As we begin a new credentialing year, I’m reminded of the ongoing evolution of our profession—and the important role ATCB plays in maintaining the integrity and relevance of art therapy credentials. This year marks...
Now Open: The 2025 ATCB Survey
The Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) is committed to upholding the highest standards in credentialing—ensuring that art therapy services provided to the public are delivered by professionals who meet rigorous, ethical, and nationally recognized...
Improvements Underway: Modernizing ATCB Systems
Over the past few years, stakeholders have shared valuable insights about the challenges of navigating ATCB systems—from confusing communications to issues with application processes, CE tracking, and supervision documentation. In response, ATCB...
Coming Soon: ATCB Continuing Education Provider Program
The Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the ATCB Approved Continuing Education Provider Program—a new initiative designed to expand the delivery of high-quality, ethically grounded, and professionally...
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...