Dedicated Education Unit (DEU)

Welcome to the Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) site. Click on the left menu to learn more about the Dedicated Education Unit model of clinical teaching and learning.

Establishment of the Canterbury DEU model

The Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) model of clinical teaching and learning was established in Canterbury in 2007. It began as a partnership between two organisations, the Canterbury District Health Board and the education provider, Ara Institute of Canterbury (formerly CPIT). The DEU is based on an Australian model developed in the 1990's at Flinders University and offers an alternative to the traditional preceptorship model that focuses on student learning and curriculum integration. What started with 5 DEU's has now grown to 50 DEU's that cover 5 campuses and 76 clinical areas. It also includes the academic providers, University of Canterbury (UC) and University of Otago (UO).

Please click on the video links below to hear more about the establishment of the DEU model in Canterbury. 

Videos

DEU model of clinical teaching and learning

Canterbury Dedicated Education Unit - Strategies for Success


Key Contact Details

DEU Nurse Educator

 DEU@cdhb.health.nz

​ 021 512 805

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Ara Out of Hours Emergency Phone

 027 540 8074

In the first instance call your ALN, out of hours, call the emergency phone if you have any concerns with a student that requires immediate attention. 

University of Otago 

Otago Out of Hours Emergency Phone

 021 364 385




DEU Philosophy

The Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) model of clinical teaching and learning in Canterbury is a partnership between two...

DEU Clinical Liaison Nurse Roles & Responsibilities

The Clinical Liaison Nurse (CLN) is a Registered Nurse (staff member) from the DEU whose role is to promote and co-ordinate...

DEU Academic Liaison Nurse Roles & Responsibilities

The Academic Liaison Nurse (ALN) works in collaboration with the Clinical Liaison Nurse (CLN) and DEU staff providing...

DEU Staff Roles & Responsibilities

The DEU practice area staff facilitates students' learning.

DEU Governance Group & DEU Working Group

The Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) Governance Group (GG) is a decision-making group

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Page last reviewed: 13 June 2024