Which credential is earned by art therapists after successfully passing a national examination and meeting graduate education and clinical experience requirements?

Which credential is earned by art therapists after successfully passing a national examination and meeting graduate education and clinical experience requirements?

• A. Arts Therapist Registered-Board Certified (ATR-BC)
• B. Board Certified-Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT)
• C. Certified Movement Analyst
• D. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Answer: (A)

Art therapists earn the Arts Therapist Registered-Board Certified (ATR-BC) credential after successfully passing a national examination and meeting graduate education and supervised clinical experience requirements. This credential, issued by the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB), reflects a nationally recognized standard of competence for art therapists. The other credentials are for different fields—Board Certified–Dance/Movement Therapist for dance/movement therapy, Certified Movement Analyst for movement analysis, and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for recreation therapy.

Art therapists earn the Arts Therapist Registered-Board Certified (ATR-BC) credential after successfully passing a national examination and meeting graduate education and supervised clinical experience requirements. This credential, issued by the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB), reflects a nationally recognized standard of competence for art therapists. The other credentials are for different fields—Board Certified–Dance/Movement Therapist for dance/movement therapy, Certified Movement Analyst for movement analysis, and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for recreation therapy.