National Approval for Art Therapists

RECERTIFICATION CYCLE TIME FRAME
1) All certification periods begin with a July 1 date approximately five years following the initial certification date.

2) All recertifications are due by June 30.

- A minimum of six (6) hours must be attained in the content area of Ethics.
-Educational activities focused on art methods or techniques (without reference to therapeutic uses) are limited to ten (10) CECs per cycle.
-Participation in a juriedart exhibition is limited to one show, or ten (10) CECs, per cycle.

CECs will be accepted for all courses or events that fit in the ATCB Eligible Content Areas and that are presented or approved by any of the following art therapy, mental health, or behavioral sciences entities: state licensing authority, national professional organization, or national credentialing body for continuing education credit. Usually, pre-event advertising, registration materials, and conference attendance certificates for approved professional education will state such approval. Documentation
collected should include descriptive programs or catalogs and verification of attendance.