Which organization is associated with setting standards for art therapy professionals and is linked to the ATR-BC credential?

• A. American Dance Therapy Association
• B. Arts Therapist Registered-Board Certified (ATR-BC)
• C. Arts Therapy Credentials Board (ARCB)
• D. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Answer: (C)

Professional credentialing for art therapy is about who sets and enforces the standards that define qualified practice. The ATR-BC credential is a board‑certified designation awarded to art therapists who meet specific education, supervised practice hours, and examination requirements. The organization that establishes those standards and administers the certification is the Arts Therapy Credentials Board. Because this board defines and maintains the criteria for certification, it’s the source linked to the ATR-BC credential. Other options either pertain to different fields or refer to the credential itself rather than the credentialing body.