The Clinical Education and Training Institute (CETI) was established on 1 July 2010 as a Statutory Health Corporation, as recommended by the Garling Inquiry into acute care services in NSW public hospitals. CETI's Chief Executive is supported by an Advisory Council which provides strategic advice on clinical education and training.

CETI has leadership responsibility for the education and training of clinicians and clinical support staff in NSW Health. CETI works closely with local health divisions and other public health organisations and clinical training providers to develop and deliver clinical education and training across the NSW public health system. Many institutions - universities, professional colleges, public and private hospitals, state and federal government bodies - are involved in training our doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. CETI aims to coordinate, connect and complete the training of NSW clinicians, to help create effective clinical teams, and to uphold a high standard of patient care throughout the NSW health system.