National Certification Council for Activity Professionals  http://nccap.org

Established in 1981, the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) is a non-profit, international organization dedicated to professional excellence for the protection of consumers through the certification of recreation therapists. Professional recognition is granted by NCTRC to individuals who apply and meet established standards for certification, including education, experience, and continuing professional development. The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential is offered to qualified individuals based on these stringent requirements.

Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc.! Becoming a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) requires the completion of master’s level education (including art therapy core curriculum and supervised practicum and internship experiences) and post-education supervised clinical experience. The voluntary ATCB Certification examination is available to all art therapists who hold the ATR credential and are in good standing with the ATCB. The examination is offered once a year during the annual conference, both in the host city and simultaneously in four other U.S. cities. For more information go to  www.atcb.org