I did similar...........and it was NAUI AOW.............It is going to be intense but a great class.......My recommendations is to practice Buoyance Control before the class. Practice hovering Because my class did allot of that, don’t try out new gear during the class. "Know your gear" before class, My class was in 2009 so we were into Decompression Tables and if you bring a dive computer know how it works. Know how to assemble your gear correctly. Good luck..........I just finished PADI Rescue diver class. Log your dives because as you gain experience and get more advanced training they require certain about of logged dives before you take the class. Remember this is an advanced class so be very proficient with the basics.
good luck Pat