RESNA Certified

Assistive Technology Professional

What is RESNA ATP Certification?

The Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Certification was developed by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) to establish a standard of quality assurance offered by professionals who support people with disabilities.

The Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification identifies professionals who have expertise in helping people with disabilities select the proper assistive technology that meets their needs. This includes, among other things:

•Wheelchairs

•Computer Access

•Speech Generating Devices

•Aids for Daily Living

•Home Modifications

•Job Accommodations

Professionals with this certification have documented extensive work and education experience, and have passed a rigorous exam that tests their knowledge of assistive technology.

Why is ATP Certification Important?

ATP certification is a clear way to identify professionals who have expertise in helping people with disabilities select the proper assistive technology that meets their needs, such as persons in need of wheelchairs, access to computers, aids for communications, etc. The ATP Certification recognizes professionals who have reached an internationally accepted standard of knowledge in assistive technology, promoting RESNA's code of ethics and highest ethical standards.

A RESNA-certified ATP will provide: 

•a holistic approach to every individual’s unique situation, assessing each person’s needs and wants to determine the appropriate equipment to achieve that person’s goals.

•a commitment to continuing education and training in order to keep pace with changing technology.

•a dedication to a strict Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, assuring quality service and consumer protection.

What is RESNA?

RESNA, the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America, is the premier professional organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of people with disabilities through increasing access to technology solutions.

RESNA advances the field by offering certification, continuing education, and professional development; promoting research and public policy; developing assistive technology standards; and sponsoring forums for the exchange of information and ideas. 

RESNA offers the ATP and the SMS certification programs for professionals working in assistive technology.