Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) Curriculum Development and Training

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking a contractor to develop a comprehensive, scalable Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) curriculum and train-the-trainer program designed for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth and adults. The curriculum must be evidence-based, grounded in contemporary pain neuroscience, and integrate culturally responsive approaches and traditional practices. The contractor will be required to develop curriculum and training materials, conduct community engagement and co-design, provide training delivery, and conduct evaluation and reporting. The project will be primarily virtual with possible limited on-site support at one selected IHS Area/site. Key aspects of the project include: • Developing a comprehensive, scalable PNE curriculum and train-the-trainer program • Conducting community engagement and co-design with AI/AN communities • Providing training delivery to approximately 20 AI/AN providers, CHRs, peer specialists, and/or school-based staff • Conducting evaluation and reporting, including developing pre/post evaluation tools and conducting a pilot implementation • Incorporating culturally responsive approaches and traditional practices into the curriculum • Supporting safe pain self-management and reducing reliance on high-risk treatments, including opioids.